Morocco is set to reach a new seasonal record for pumpkin exports to France, marking its third consecutive year of growth, according to EastFruit. Between November 2024 and August 2025, Moroccan exporters shipped nearly 1,700 metric tons of pumpkins valued at US$1.75 million. The volume represents a 32% increase compared to the previous season and is nearly double the total from 2022/23, establishing a new record in trade between the two countries.
France remains the main destination for Moroccan pumpkins, accounting for more than one-third of the country's total export volume. Morocco's pumpkin season runs from November to October, with peak shipments typically occurring in May and June, when supply from Spain and Portugal declines. May 2025 marked the highest monthly performance, with about 700 tons exported to France.
After a drop in the previous season, France's overall pumpkin imports have recovered. From November 2024 to August 2025, imports reached 14,900 tons, up 25% year on year. Spain and Portugal continue to dominate the French import market, supplying about 70% of the total volume. This season, Spain expanded its exports to France, while Portugal recorded a decline.
Morocco is now the third-largest supplier of pumpkins to France, holding around 10% market share. The Netherlands follows in fourth position, also recording growth, while Senegal ranks fifth after tripling its exports this year. Over the ten-month reporting period, France imported pumpkins from a total of 25 countries.
Source: EastFruit
