Berry export records return to Morocco

Published 2024년 5월 29일

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Moroccan berry exporters have experienced a rebound in growth in the first quarter of 2024, with a 20% increase in fresh berry exports compared to the previous year, setting a new record for the industry. The country exported 66 thousand tons of fresh berries, including 26.7 thousand tons of blueberries, 22 thousand tons of raspberries, 912 tons of blackberries, and 15.5 thousand tons of garden strawberries. The majority of these exports were to EU countries and the UK, with the UK becoming the leading importer. There was also an increase in berry supplies to the Middle East, and Morocco strengthened its position in Norway, Switzerland, and Canada. The first quarter also marked the beginning of fresh blueberry supplies to the Indian market for testing purposes.

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After a relatively difficult 2023 for Moroccan berry exporters, the industry managed to return to growth in fresh berry exports in the first three months of this year, EastFruit reports. The export of these products for January-March 2024 updated the record of previous years, creating an excellent basis for good performance for the entire new export year. In the first three months of 2024, Morocco exported 66 thousand tons of fresh berries, which was almost 20% higher than the previous year. The current export volume was also 20% higher than the average export volume for the previous five years, and shipment records for the period under review were recorded in three of the four main categories of Moroccan berries. Read also: Uzbekistan is ready to import more fruits from Egypt and Morocco (video)! Thus, the export of fresh blueberries from Morocco, despite the concerns of producers, updated the 2021 record, almost reaching 27 thousand tons. At the same time, exports of fresh ...

Source: Eastfruit