Despite the drought, Moroccan sweet pepper exports increase

Moroccan exports of sweet pepper have increased significantly despite the climate changes that the Kingdom has witnessed. Other vegetables saw exports decline or stagnate. During the period between July and November 2023, Morocco exported the equivalent of 48,000 tons of sweet pepper. An increase of 9% compared to the same period of the previous season. According to the East Fruit portal. This is at least one of the few vegetables that has seen an increase in exports. Conversely, Moroccan tomatoes have seen a decline in their exports due to water scarcity. Thus, tomato exports declined by approximately 20% to 206 thousand tons, and cucumber exports remained at the same level as the previous year at about 6.7 thousand tons produced and exported. At the beginning of 2024, exports are still limited and very shy given the political context in Morocco. The government has taken measures to reduce water consumption. Especially by closing bathrooms and car wash stations during certain ...