During the 2024-2025 season, Morocco exported an unprecedented volume of 745,000 tons of tomatoes . This historic performance elevates the kingdom to third place among European continent suppliers, behind Spain and the Netherlands.
Facing the complexity of new European border rules, Moroccan international road transporters are announcing a twenty-four-hour strike on May 5. This protest movement will particularly target the critical flows at the Port of Tanger Med.
Morocco’s military budget reached an unprecedented level in 2025. This increase reflects a regional arms buildup in North Africa, marked by persistent tensions with Algeria and purchases of Spanish equipment.
Morocco is now establishing itself as the leading supplier of tomatoes to the European market . This historic breakthrough ends decades of Spanish supremacy and is causing concern among Iberian farmers facing competition they consider unbalanced.
Spaniards’ enthusiasm for fruit is massively benefiting foreign suppliers. Morocco is now establishing itself as an unavoidable player in this market , dominating exports of watermelons and avocados, much to the dismay of Iberian farmers.
The consequences of the Iranian conflict, combined with the return of the El Niño climate phenomenon , threaten global food security. Dependent on imports, Morocco is among the countries most exposed to this surge in agricultural commodity prices.
Morocco is transforming into a destination country. Facing a shortage of local workers, sub-Saharan migrants are becoming essential for agriculture. Many are postponing their departure to Europe to work in the fields.
A monumental gas pipeline project linking Nigeria to Morocco promises to revolutionize the energy market. Stretching across thirteen countries, this major infrastructure aims to secure and diversify Europe’s gas supply by 2031.
Despite strict prohibition on European soil, thousands of tons of dangerous pesticides continue to be produced and then exported. Morocco has now established itself as one of Africa’s leading buyers of these particularly harmful chemical products.
In France, tomato prices are experiencing a sharp increase at the beginning of spring. This surge is explained in particular by the difficulties encountered by producers in Morocco, hit by severe weather and phytosanitary problems.
Contrary to rumors, Morocco has not suspended its tomato exports to Europe. Only certain arbitrations target the African market. Despite record prices on local shelves, professionals deny any overall cessation of activity.
Excluded from the European market for health reasons, mango exporters from Mali are massively turning to Morocco. This strategic shift, marked by an explosion in volumes, generates as many business opportunities as concerns for Moroccan agriculture.