
Morocco's Watermelon Exports to France Surge 155%, Challenging Spanish Dominance
In ten years, Morocco has become the second largest supplier of watermelons to France, behind Spain, whose exports are only slightly increasing.

In ten years, Morocco has become the second largest supplier of watermelons to France, behind Spain, whose exports are only slightly increasing.

Moroccan automotive exports recorded a 4% decline at the end of May 2025 compared to the same period last year. A regression that weighs on Moroccan exports.

The control services of the Customs Administration and the Foreign Exchange Office are conducting joint investigations to verify the authenticity of suspicious fund transfer operations abroad, hidden behind export transactions carried out by Moroccan companies with foreign companies. They had received reports and notifications of manipulations in the declarations of the value of goods and their invoices.

Despite unfavorable weather conditions, the 2025 Moroccan watermelon campaign is marked by higher yields than last year.

In ten years, Morocco has seen a significant increase in its pepper exports to Spain. The kingdom surpasses Portugal and France.

Despite recurring climatic events, the watermelon sector in Morocco is experiencing a clear improvement in terms of quality and volume this season, to the point of crushing European competition.

Moroccan blueberries are a hit in the United States. This is evidenced by the volume of its exports during the first three months of the current 2024-2025 season.

Following reports containing precise information on the exploitation of alleged foreign "investors" by members of a network, control elements from the Exchange Office are investigating the activities of companies - registered in the name of foreigners in Morocco, the majority of whom hold French or Turkish nationality - involved in the illicit transfer of funds between Tangier, Casablanca and El Jadida, mainly specializing in import-export, textiles and clothing.

Spanish imports of Moroccan fruits and vegetables increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, according to updated data from the Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants in Spain (FEPEX).

Russian authorities have intercepted a shipment of fresh blueberries from Morocco. The reason? The discovery of a dangerous parasite, Drosophila suzukii. A decision that could have repercussions on future imports.

Drought and saturation of European markets are far from having a negative impact on Moroccan avocado exports. These have, for the first time, reached a historic record.

With more than 20% of the volumes exported by Tunisia, Morocco stands as the world’s leading buyer of Tunisian dates, ahead of Italy and France.