In 2023, the price paid to Moroccan greenhouse tomato producers saw a significant increase, reaching an average of €0.39 (around 4 dirhams) per kilogram.
According to an analysis by HortoInfo, based on data from FAOSTAT (FAO) and the Andalusian Government’s Price and Market Observatory, Moroccan producers were paid €0.20 (about 2 dirhams) per kilogram in 2014, marking a 95% rise over the decade.
In comparison, Spanish greenhouse tomato producers charged 21.48% less than their Dutch counterparts, yet still earned 200% more than in 2014. Meanwhile, Moroccan producers received 178% more than Turkish farmers for their tomatoes.
From 2014 to 2023, Dutch tomato prices surged from €0.61 to €1.49 per kilogram, while Spanish prices climbed from €0.58 to €1.17. Turkish producers saw a modest increase from €0.36 to €0.42 per kilogram. Notably, Morocco’s tomato production rose 17% over the decade, while Spain’s dropped by 18%.
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