Export of frozen raspberries to Spain hits new record but revenues fall by 30%

Exports of frozen raspberries from Morocco to Spain: A record volume, but revenues down for the year 2022/23. The export season of frozen raspberries from Morocco to Spain ended on a mixed note, marked by an increase in volume, which reached a new record, but a significant drop in revenue. For the fourth consecutive year, imports of frozen berries from Morocco to the Spanish market have grown exponentially, reaching a record level during the 2022/23 season, says EastFruit. However, this campaign had an unpleasant surprise in store for producers, with export revenues having decreased considerably compared to the previous period. The volume of Moroccan berry exports, taking into account data on frozen raspberries and blackberries, increased eightfold in the space of four years. During the 2022/23 marketing year, running from July to June, exports to Spain reached an impressive total of 4,100 tonnes. This increase in supplies was also accompanied by significant growth in export ...