Morocco has overtaken Kenya to become Africa’s largest exporter of avocados for the first time, with export volumes rising by roughly 90% year-on-year to about 141,000 tons in 2025, according to a review by the FAO cited by Sunday World.
Analysts highlighted Morocco’s geographic advantage, noting that shipments from ports such as Tanger Medreach Southern Europe within a few days, compared with East African exports that often require weeks of transit around Southern Africa.
The report pointed out that disruptions near the Suez Canal have forced some shipping lines to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, increasing transit times for Kenyan exports and raising freight costs.
These delays affect fruit quality and shelf life, particularly for Kenyan avocados destined for the European Union. Morocco, by contrast, benefits from shorter shipping routes that preserve freshness and allow rapid access to major European markets.
Morocco’s avocado production has steadily increased over the past five years, supported by investments in irrigation systems and the expansion of orchards in regions such as Souss-Massa and Gharb. Parallel development of export packing facilities has enabled the country to meet European supermarket standards for grading and packaging.
The report also noted that Morocco’s broader presence in the European fresh produce market, including tomatoes and citrus, has been strengthened by its proximity to Spain and France and its established export channels.
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