Spain Buys More Fruit and Vegetables from France, but Moroccan Imports Are Worth Nearly Eight Times More per Kilo
Spain imports more fruit and vegetables from France than from Morocco, but goods from Morocco are worth nearly eight times as much per kilo on average. The latest customs figures reveal a striking gap between the two suppliers.
A kilo imported from Morocco is worth an average of 2.63 euros in Spanish statistics, compared with just 33 cents for a kilo from France. This nearly eightfold difference emerges from data for January to July 2026 published on October 15 by the Spanish federation FEPEX.
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In detail, Spain bought 373,958 tonnes of Moroccan fruit and vegetables, worth 982 million euros. France supplied 681,099 tonnes—82% more by volume—but for just 225 million euros. Morocco therefore leads in value, while France leads in volume.
Why such a gap between the two countries?
The explanation lies first of all in the products being bought. France supplies Spain extensively with potatoes, a commodity sold in large quantities. Morocco exports tomatoes, peppers, green beans and berries, among other products.
A market analysis published by Mercasa highlights the importance of French potatoes and the variety of Moroccan products. The average compares two distinct trade baskets, each with its own mix of fruit and vegetables.
Another change: import volumes from Morocco fell by 8% in a year, while their value rose by 5%. This means their value per kilo increased by around 14%, according to the changes reported by FEPEX.
Of the 3.47 billion euros’ worth of fruit and vegetables imported by Spain in seven months, Morocco alone accounts for more than 28% of the total value, compared with around 6.5% for France.
