Morocco is poised to set a new annual export record for bell peppers, according to EastFruit. This year, tomato exports, a key component of Morocco's fruit and vegetable sector, have also shown a positive trend. In the bell pepper segment, export growth has been even more remarkable. From January to August, Moroccan suppliers have exported nearly 150,000 tons of bell peppers.
This volume represents a 20% increase compared to the same period last year, positioning Morocco well to set a new export record if the current growth rates continue. Notably, monthly export figures for Moroccan bell peppers this year have, with few exceptions, significantly surpassed those of previous years.
The European Union remains a major market for Moroccan bell peppers, with Spain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands being key destinations. These countries utilize the imported bell peppers for both domestic consumption and re-export to other European nations.
There has been a notable surge in direct exports of Moroccan bell peppers to the United Kingdom, which have increased fivefold from 2019 to 2023. Switzerland is another important market in Europe, with 2.7 thousand tons of bell peppers exported there from January to August this year.
Beyond Europe, Morocco also exports to Sub-Saharan African countries such as Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, and Gambia. However, these markets account for a relatively small share of Morocco's overall exports, ranging from 9-12% annually.
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