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Morocco Set to Break Records with Unprecedented Imports of Nuts and Dried Fruits in 2023
Morocco's unyielding demand for nuts and dried fruits is reaching unprecedented levels in 2023, with imports of these commodities anticipated to surpass all previous records by year-end.
According to estimates from EastFruit, a prominent horticulture platform, Morocco imported a remarkable 66,000 tons of nuts and fruits between January and October. This signifies a 12% increase compared to the total imports in 2022, setting a new benchmark for the influx of these popular snacks and ingredients.
Despite Morocco's emergence as a significant global exporter of fresh produce, its reliance on imports to fulfill domestic demand for processed and dried foods remains substantial, with the country acquiring more than 26 times the amount it exports. Import volumes witnessed a threefold increase between 2018 and 2021 alone.
Although there was a slight dip in imports in 2022 due to the global recession and escalating transportation costs, Morocco's insatiable appetite swiftly rebounded in 2023. Almonds, walnuts, and raisins continue to lead the pack in terms of imported commodities, with import volumes doubling for walnuts and raisins since 2018.
This rapid growth isn't confined to traditional choices; it has also extended to previously niche products like cashews and prunes, experiencing a staggering rise of 1200% and 1800%, respectively, over the given period.
While the United States maintains its stronghold as the primary supplier of almonds and walnuts, Morocco is diversifying its sources by importing smaller volumes of pistachios, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and other specialty items.
With Moroccans' unwavering preference for nutty delights showing no signs of waning, the country is poised to continuously escalate imports of dried fruits and nuts to satiate local demand. All indicators point to 2023 imports surpassing previous records once again.