Morocco's vegetable exports soar, with revenues increase by two-thirds in five years

Morocco’s vegetable export revenues surged by nearly two-thirds in the past five years, reaching $1.4 billion in 2022, as per EastFruit.

Overall, Moroccan fresh, dried, and frozen vegetable exports earned $5.3 billion during this period, sold in 80 countries. France leads the importers, followed by Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Tomatoes and bell peppers are Morocco’s top exported vegetables. The country also actively exports fresh herbs, zucchinis, onions, cucumbers, and potatoes. Exports have grown annually, with a 64% increase since 2018.

France dominates as the main importer, accounting for about half of Morocco’s vegetable export revenues. Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands follow with less significant shares, and Germany ranks fifth.

France’s imports mostly consist of tomatoes (87%). Morocco was the third-largest exporter of tomatoes globally in 2022. Spain’s imports are primarily tomatoes (40%) and bell peppers (36%).

Morocco is the third-largest vegetable supplier to the UK, with tomato exports tripling since 2018. Brexit complexities led to increased Moroccan vegetable shipments worth $237 million to the UK.

Exports to the Netherlands have grown considerably, totaling $148 million in 2022, with a focus on tomatoes.

Germany, the fifth-largest importer, saw revenues of $52 million in 2022, primarily from bell pepper exports (53%) and tomatoes (31%).