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Spain boosts imports of Moroccan fruits and vegetables by 24% in Q1 2025
Spain imported 188,076 tons of fruits and vegetables from Morocco during the first quarter of 2025, spending a total of €481 million. This marks a 24% increase in volume and a 23% rise in value compared to the same period last year, according to data from the agriculture-focused platform FreshPlaza.
Steady growth in Moroccan exports
The import of Moroccan agricultural products to Spain has shown consistent growth over the past five years. Data from the Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, and Live Plants (Fepex) highlights a 20% rise in volume since 2021, with imports increasing from 156,229 tons in the first quarter of that year to 188,076 tons in 2025.
In terms of value, the growth has been even more pronounced, with imports rising by 54% from €311 million in 2021 to €481 million in 2025.
Tomatoes lead the way
Tomatoes remain the top Moroccan export to Spain, followed by peppers and green beans. Vegetable exports alone rose from 24,118 tons in the first quarter of 2024 to 32,313 tons in 2025, representing a significant 34% increase.
The surge in Moroccan tomato imports has increasingly displaced Spanish-grown tomatoes in the market. This shift is attributed in part to outdated entry pricing mechanisms under the European Union’s Association Agreement with Morocco, which critics argue no longer adequately protect the EU’s domestic producers.
A growing global market
Morocco has solidified its position as a global leader in tomato exports, with its market spanning six countries. The United Kingdom alone accounts for 18% of Morocco’s total tomato exports.
While demand for Moroccan produce continues to grow, it has also sparked frustration among European farmers, who claim the competition is unfair. Multiple incidents of vandalism against trucks transporting Moroccan fruits and vegetables have been reported, particularly in France and Spain, as local farmers protest what they see as market imbalances caused by non-European imports.
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