Almonds: Morocco stands out with a production of 120,075 tonnes

Published 2020년 7월 2일

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Morocco's inshell almond production rose to 120,075 tonnes in 2019, with the area dedicated to almond cultivation reaching 186,255 Ha in 2018. The country ranks fourth in global almond production, largely for domestic consumption, though it contributes minimally to exports. The leading producers are the United States, Spain, and Iran. Morocco's production is concentrated in the regions of Fez and Meknes, which account for nearly 30% of the national output.

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Despite the many fluctuations, the production of inshell almonds in Morocco recorded an upward trend throughout the period 1969-2019 to reach 120,075 tonnes in 2019, thanks in particular to the Green Morocco Plan, which ranks the Kingdom as number 4 among other producing countries, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). After the olive tree, the almond tree is the fruit species that occupies the most area in Morocco. In fact, the area reserved for growing almonds in 2018 was 186,255 Ha with a yield of around 0.63 tonnes per Ha, according to the same source. Traditional orchards are mainly located in mountain areas, while semi-intensive and modern plantations are located in the provinces of Fez, Meknes, Béni-Mellal, Azilal, Marrakech, Safi and Essaouira. Thus, Fès and Meknès are distinguished by high productivity. With 6% of the almond-producing area, the 2 regions account for almost 30% of national production. If Morocco occupies ...

Source: Agrimaroc