Morocco’s fruit and vegetable prices tumble after Eid al-Adha as supply outpaces demand

Prices of fruits and vegetables in Morocco have returned to more stable levels following the Eid al-Adha holiday, after several products experienced significant price increases in the days leading up to the religious celebration.

The wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Casablanca has recorded a substantial increase in supply in recent days, contributing to a sharp decline in prices that had surged before the holiday.

Abderrazak Chabi, president of the Casablanca Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Traders Association, said prices for most produce have not only stabilized but fallen considerably compared with pre-Eid levels.

“Seasonal products are witnessing a significant decline in prices compared with the period before Eid al-Adha,” Chabi said.

He attributed the drop largely to an oversupply of goods, noting that available quantities now significantly exceed consumer demand. According to Chabi, some products have even spoiled because of the abundance of supply.

The wholesale market continued receiving agricultural produce during and after the Eid holiday, while demand remained subdued as many consumers reduced purchases during the celebration, he said.

Although demand has begun to recover, Chabi said it still represents less than half of the volume currently available on the market.

Ali Chtour, president of the Moroccan Consumer Protection Association, said recent rainfall has helped improve agricultural output, increasing the supply of fruits and vegetables and contributing to lower prices.

Chtour stressed the importance of preserving consumers’ purchasing power and warned against the possibility of future price increases once the current abundance of supply declines.

He called for continued market monitoring and greater transparency in commercial transactions in line with Morocco’s consumer protection legislation.

The decline in demand following Eid, combined with the fact that many families remain on vacation, has further reduced consumption levels, helping push prices lower, he said.

Chtour added that market dynamics remain governed by supply and demand principles under Morocco’s competition and pricing laws, with increased supply and weaker demand naturally leading to lower prices.