> In 2024 Morocco produced 2.2 million t of potatoes, the 30th largest in the world (0.56% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%.

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# Potatoes production in Morocco

In 2024 Morocco produced 2.2 million t of potatoes, the 30th largest in the world (0.56% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 66,932 ha, yield 32.8 t/ha.

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Production, 20242.2 million t
World rank30 of 152
10-year change+12%
Record2.2 million t2024

## Potatoes in Morocco, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Morocco compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.56%0.53% in 2014
Yield, t/ha32.8world 22.9 (+43%)
kg per person57.6world 47.8
10-year change+12%world +6.0%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 28 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/colombia/) | 2,492,099 | 0.64% |
| 29 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/japan/) | 2,236,459 | 0.57% |
| 30 | **Morocco** | 2,194,126 | 0.56% |
| 31 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/kenya/) | 2,188,110 | 0.56% |
| 32 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/mexico/) | 2,123,718 | 0.54% |

[Full ranking of 152 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

### Map of world production of potatoes

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Share of the world total; Morocco is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 2,194,126 | +22% | 66,932 | 32.78 |
| 2023 | 1,801,615 | +1.9% | 57,096 | 31.55 |
| 2022 | 1,768,362 | +7.7% | 53,882 | 32.82 |
| 2021 | 1,641,853 | −3.8% | 51,787 | 31.70 |
| 2020 | 1,707,068 | −13% | 57,534 | 29.67 |
| 2019 | 1,956,711 | +4.7% | 62,463 | 31.33 |
| 2018 | 1,869,149 | −2.9% | 62,033 | 30.13 |
| 2017 | 1,924,871 | +10% | 64,293 | 29.94 |
| 2016 | 1,743,616 | −9.4% | 59,435 | 29.34 |
| 2015 | 1,924,430 | −1.4% | 64,515 | 29.83 |
| 2014 | 1,950,982 | +1.2% | 63,515 | 30.72 |
| 2013 | 1,928,606 | +16% | 53,048 | 36.36 |
| 2012 | 1,656,891 | −3.7% | 59,217 | 27.98 |
| 2011 | 1,721,402 | +7.3% | 57,846 | 29.76 |
| 2010 | 1,604,620 | +30% | 56,600 | 28.35 |
| 2009 | 1,234,470 | −20% | 63,200 | 19.53 |
| 2008 | 1,536,560 | +6.9% | 62,800 | 24.47 |
| 2007 | 1,437,215 | −8.4% | 57,958 | 24.80 |
| 2006 | 1,569,100 | +6.1% | 59,600 | 26.33 |
| 2005 | 1,478,540 | −0.2% | 62,100 | 23.81 |
| 2004 | 1,481,800 | +5.7% | 61,320 | 24.17 |
| 2003 | 1,401,470 | +5.0% | 64,355 | 21.78 |
| 2002 | 1,334,380 | +16% | 57,520 | 23.20 |
| 2001 | 1,154,600 | +5.9% | 61,500 | 18.77 |
| 2000 | 1,090,350 | −4.4% | 60,510 | 18.02 |
| 1999 | 1,140,780 | +2.4% | 62,215 | 18.34 |
| 1998 | 1,114,000 | −6.1% | 58,500 | 19.04 |
| 1997 | 1,186,610 | −5.0% | 66,400 | 17.87 |
| 1996 | 1,249,500 | +40% | 65,600 | 19.05 |
| 1995 | 891,390 | −14% | 53,600 | 16.63 |
| 1994 | 1,037,950 | +18% | 58,800 | 17.65 |
| 1993 | 879,140 | −4.3% | 56,300 | 15.62 |
| 1992 | 918,397 | −14% | 60,656 | 15.14 |
| 1991 | 1,073,851 | +22% | 62,452 | 17.19 |
| 1990 | 881,561 | −3.7% | 51,298 | 17.19 |
| 1989 | 915,500 | +6.5% | 54,800 | 16.71 |
| 1988 | 859,850 | +12% | 51,400 | 16.73 |
| 1987 | 770,860 | +5.1% | 35,500 | 21.71 |
| 1986 | 733,270 | −13% | 44,200 | 16.59 |
| 1985 | 840,800 | +36% | 48,400 | 17.37 |
| 1984 | 617,100 | −3.4% | 38,700 | 15.95 |
| 1983 | 639,000 | +34% | 40,600 | 15.74 |
| 1982 | 477,000 | +20% | 40,000 | 11.93 |
| 1981 | 396,200 | −27% | 28,300 | 14.00 |
| 1980 | 543,400 | −4.3% | 38,000 | 14.30 |
| 1979 | 568,000 | +20% | 40,000 | 14.20 |
| 1978 | 473,760 | +58% | 33,600 | 14.10 |
| 1977 | 300,000 | +76% | 25,000 | 12.00 |
| 1976 | 170,000 | −13% | 16,411 | 10.36 |
| 1975 | 195,040 | −29% | 19,491 | 10.01 |
| 1974 | 275,000 | −1.8% | 20,000 | 13.75 |
| 1973 | 280,000 | 0.0% | 20,000 | 14.00 |
| 1972 | 280,000 | +1.8% | 20,000 | 14.00 |
| 1971 | 275,000 | 0.0% | 28,000 | 9.82 |
| 1970 | 275,000 | −8.3% | 28,000 | 9.82 |
| 1969 | 300,000 | +88% | 28,000 | 10.71 |
| 1968 | 160,000 | −22% | 20,000 | 8.00 |
| 1967 | 205,000 | −25% | 24,000 | 8.54 |
| 1966 | 275,000 | +1.9% | 26,096 | 10.54 |
| 1965 | 270,000 | +44% | 25,788 | 10.47 |
| 1964 | 188,000 | −17% | 18,200 | 10.33 |
| 1963 | 225,330 | +4.3% | 24,895 | 9.05 |
| 1962 | 216,000 | +44% | 22,776 | 9.48 |
| 1961 | 150,000 | — | 15,000 | 10.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports24,908 t USD 8.6 m
Exporter rank41 of 124
Imports63,777 t USD 65.2 m
Importer rank47 of 183
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of potatoes in Morocco?

Morocco produced 2.2 million t in 2024, 0.56% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Morocco rank in the world for production of potatoes?

Morocco ranked 30th of 152 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 24.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of potatoes in Morocco changed?

It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.0% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### What is the yield of potatoes in Morocco?

32.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2.2 million t from 66,932 ha), against a world average of 22.9 t/ha.

### Does Morocco export or import potatoes?

In 2024 Morocco reported exports of 24,908 t (USD 8.6 m) and imports of 63,777 t (USD 65.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/india/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-states/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/russia/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/germany/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bangladesh/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/france/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/pakistan/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/egypt/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/turkey/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/peru/)
[All countries producing potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

## Other products of Morocco

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/morocco/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/morocco/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/morocco/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/morocco/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/morocco/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/morocco/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/morocco/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/morocco/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/morocco/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/morocco/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/morocco/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/morocco/)
[Agricultural production in Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/country/morocco/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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