Morocco Surpasses Spain Tomato Exports Global Market Leader

The evolution of Moroccan fresh tomato exports shows uninterrupted growth. In 2025, the country shipped 707.6 million kilos, capturing 9.6% of global market share. Over the last decade, its sales volumes have surged by nearly 35%. In contrast, Spain is declining and has remained stuck in fourth place worldwide since 2022, according to a report relayed by FreshPlaza media. The Spanish sector has plummeted 41% in ten years, moving only 537.4 million kilos last year.

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Moroccan dominance is also confirmed on the financial front. For the second consecutive year, Morocco’s revenues exceed those of Spain, totaling €1.157 billion against €1.025 billion for its European competitor. On a global scale, Mexico maintains its leading position with 1.987 billion kilos exported, representing 26.9% of global trade and generating €2.346 billion. The Netherlands secures second place by surpassing one billion kilos sold for €2.060 billion, an unprecedented volume level since 2020.

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This competition operates in a global sector worth over €10.3 billion. Prices applied vary significantly by exporter. Dutch and Spanish tomatoes sell at the highest average prices, reaching €1.97 and €1.91 per kilo respectively. Morocco markets its production at €1.64 per kilo, an intermediate rate compared to Mexico, which sells its goods at €1.18. Further down the ranking, Turkey and France record export volumes of 402 and 289 million kilos.