Morocco becomes Spain's second-largest supplier of fruits and vegetables

Morocco becomes Spain's second-largest supplier of fruits and vegetables
Thursday 20 March 2025 - 14:34

Morocco has become the second-largest supplier of fruits and vegetables to the Spanish market, with a 4% growth, reaching a total of 455,086 tons, according to Financial Food.

Morocco’s presence on the Spanish market has surged, offering a diverse range of products, with peppers, tomatoes, and green beans standing out as the most representative.

Ranking just behind France, Morocco is the second-largest foreign supplier to the Iberian market, achieving a 4% growth in 2024 with a total of 455,806 tons.

Morocco holds the top spot in terms of value, reaching 1 billion euros in revenue in 2024, a 16% increase compared to 2023.

Moroccan vegetable exports to Spain reached 291,047 tons, up 22% from the previous year, valued at 422 million euros (+15%). Fruit exports totaled 164,752 tons in 2024 (-18%), generating 619 million euros (+16%), marking a 56% growth compared to 2023.

Peppers, green beans, and tomatoes are the leading imports from Morocco, making up 77% of vegetable imports and 49% of total fruit and vegetable imports, according to Spain’s Customs and Special Taxes Department.

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