Morocco’s Agricultural Exports to US Hit Record $439 Million in 2022
30 June 2023
A record of Moroccan agricultural product exports has been recorded in the United States, with some $439 million last year.
Agriculture
Morocco Overtakes Spain as Top Tomato Supplier to European Union
29 June 2023
For the first time, Morocco has risen to the rank of leading supplier of tomatoes on the European market, overtaking Spain. A pure coincidence? No, Morocco is gradually taking (…)
Morocco to Import 2.5 Million Tons of Wheat Amid Drought-Induced Shortage
27 June 2023
Morocco wants to import 2.5 million tons of wheat between July 1 and September 30, 2023, announced the National Interprofessional Office of Cereals and Legumes (ONICL).
Ancient DNA Reveals: Iberian Farmers Brought Agriculture to Morocco 7,400 Years Ago
10 June 2023
The first farmers arrived in Morocco 7,400 years ago, from Spain. This is revealed by a genetic study of the bones and teeth of nine individuals found in the kingdom, the (…)
Spanish Farmer Gives Away 100 Tons of Watermelons Amid Price Collapse and Import Surge
7 June 2023
A farmer from Motril has decided to give away nearly 100 tons of watermelons due to the collapse of prices and the invasion of Moroccan products.
Morocco’s Pepper Exports to Europe Surge 45%, Dominating Market
5 June 2023
After tomatoes, peppers. Morocco is increasingly confirming its position as a pepper exporter, especially to Europe, with a strong 45% increase in exports in recent years.
Breton Farmers Protest Moroccan Tomato Imports, Demand Clearer Labeling
3 June 2023
A labeling action was launched on Friday, June 2, 2023 by the tomato producers of Ille-et-Vilaine and the FDSEA 35, to denounce the tomatoes imported from Morocco.
French Tomato Farmers Protest Surge in Moroccan Imports, Citing Unfair Competition
2 June 2023
Faced with the increase in imports of Moroccan tomatoes, French producers express their concern and point to unfair competition.
Spanish Tomato Exports Decline as Morocco Gains EU Market Share
29 May 2023
While Moroccan tomato exports to the EU have increased from 365,695 tons in 2013 to 557,225 tons in 2022 (701,541 tons including the United Kingdom), those of Spain have been (…)
Drought Threatens Morocco’s Watermelon Industry Amid Water Restrictions
25 May 2023
Concern is growing in the Moroccan watermelon sector, in this difficult period marked by severe drought and water stress. Yet, watermelon production requires a significant (…)