Morocco’s Avocado Exports Surge 31% as Production Booms

"More than 40,000 tons of avocado are produced each year in Morocco, of which about 20,000 tons are exported mainly to European countries," said Ahmed Oukabli, director of the Inter-professional Federation of the Fruit Tree Sector in Morocco (Fedam), to Medias24.

Morocco’s avocado production could reach 80,000 to 100,000 tons, as the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region is expected to produce 60,000 tons during the 2020/2021 agricultural season. This production suggests a strong increase in exports, due to the growing global demand for this "green gold".

Thus, since "avocado is a highly sought-after fruit," to meet market needs, "several hundred hectares have been planted in recent years. Many farmers will therefore soon come into production. This phase comes 3 to 4 years after planting," Oukabli concluded.