Morocco has overtaken Spain to become the world's third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortinfo. The development marks a change in global tomato trade flows, positioning Morocco behind only Mexico and the Netherlands in export volume.
In 2024, Morocco exported 767,000 tons of fresh tomatoes, ahead of Spain's 638,000 tons and Turkey's 492,000 tons. The report notes that this represents a sharp rise from 2005, when Morocco exported 217,000 tons, ranking fifth globally.
The country's export growth has also translated into higher revenue. In 2024, Morocco's tomato exports generated €1.066 billion (about US$1.15 billion), surpassing Spain's €1.015 billion (about US$1.10 billion). This represents a near tenfold increase compared to €113 million (about US$122 million) in 2005.
According to Hortoinfo, the data reflect Morocco's growing role in the global tomato market and the continued evolution of production and export dynamics in key supplying countries.
Source: The North Africa Post
