Morocco swallows nearly 20% of Tunisian date exports

On the international market, the Kingdom is at the forefront of individual buyers. By capturing 17.1% of the exported quantities, Morocco far outpaces Italy and Germany, which represent 11.9% and 9.7% of the shares respectively. This leading position shows the strategic importance of agricultural trade on the Maghreb regional scale.

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This strong Moroccan demand is part of an overall positive dynamic for the Tunisian sector. According to data from the National Observatory of Agriculture, total shipments reached 94,100 tons, generating revenues of 607.8 million dinars. Out of a total estimated production of more than 400,000 tons for this season, Tunisia plans to export between 120,000 and 140,000 tons.

The Tunisian supply remains highly concentrated around the Deglet Ennour variety, which accounts for 85.2% of shipments with high added value and an average price of 7.15 dinars per kilo. While the European Union remains the leading regional destination bloc with 44.2% of purchases, the African continent follows with 23.3%, directly driven by Moroccan imports.

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Alongside the traditional circuits, the organic segment is experiencing marked growth of 26.1% in volume year-on-year. However, this specific category still only represents 5% of total exports and escapes Moroccan domination, as Germany absorbs more than a third of these certified products, ahead of the Netherlands and France.