Morocco

Despite a difficult economic context and the declining disposable incomes, cat ownership in Morocco has not been much affected by the pet abandonment seen in dogs. Unlike dogs, cats are considered clean animals in the Arab world generally and are…

2023 saw a reduction in adoptions and purchases of dogs in Morocco, as well as a higher rate of abandonment. This was prompted by several factors. As people start to return to work post pandemic, many are finding that they do not have enough time for…

Sales of other pet food in Morocco are significantly impacted by falling disposable incomes and the economic recession. Not only have pet owners been abandoning their pets, but consumers have also been discouraged to take on new pets such as birds,…

Navigating through a tumultuous economic landscape, Morocco experienced a robust recovery in 2021, with its GDP witnessing an impressive growth of more than 7%. However, this upward trajectory was abruptly stymied in 2022 when the economy's dipped to…

Only marginally positive growth in pet products overall in Morocco in 2023 is a result of declining disposable incomes against a weak economic background. Slowed growth is also attributable to the fact that the brands remain limited in availability…