This year, Moroccan citrus and “primeur” (early fruit and vegetable) exports should reach the same level as last year, i.e. 1,6 million tons. Over the first week of the current export season, 3,000 tons have already been exported.
Producers are underlining the fruit's quality this year, in terms of calibre and taste, like they have over the last two years.
In a recent meeting held by the citrus fruit committee, a communication plan with the Canadian market was underway. Morocco has already had encouraging results with this market last season, exporting over 57,000 tons.
Out of the 1.6 million tons of fruit and vegetables to be exported this year, 67% will be made up of early fruit and vegetables, the rest citrus fruit.
The EU remains Morocco’s main market, importing 220,000 tons of citrus fruit and early fruit and vegetables. Russia follows with 200,000 tons and Canada with 57,000 tons.