Morocco’s tomato exports to the European Union (EU) have decreased by 6.8% this year, according to Spanish media reports. The decline occurred during the harvest season from September 2023 to May 2024, a period that has typically seen steady growth in Moroccan exports to the EU.
Despite this downturn, Morocco remains the leading tomato supplier to the EU, according to data from the EU’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) cited in the reports.
During the 2023/2024 season, the EU imported 464,052 tons of Moroccan tomatoes, a significant drop from the record 497,928 tons imported last year, the highest volume since 2015.
Meanwhile, Turkey, the EU’s second-largest external supplier, saw a surge in its tomato exports to the bloc, delivering 191,769 tons this season, up 40% compared to the five-year average.
Tunisia, the third-largest supplier, also increased exports to the EU, exporting 24,286 tons, a 5.8% increase from last year and an impressive 37.1% jump compared to the five-year average.
Among the top non-EU suppliers, Tunisia stands out as the only country to have increased its tomato exports to the EU during this period. The country recorded a 4.5% rise compared to the previous season and a 42.6% growth relative to the average of the last five years.