Moroccan imports of dried plums reach record levels during the current season

Imports of dried plums in Morocco witnessed a significant increase during the current season, as Morocco imported, during the period from January to August 2023, 1.7 thousand tons of this product with a value of more than 5 million US dollars, while imports over the past seven consecutive years amounted to only one thousand tons. . According to a report by the "east fruit" website, Moroccan imports of dried plums witnessed a significant decline during the years 2016-2017, ranging between 200 and 250 tons. These products began to gain momentum last year, before reaching record levels during the current year. The website, which specializes in the market of vegetables, fruits and agricultural products, explained that Spain is the main exporter of dried plums to Morocco, occupying seventh place in the global classification of suppliers, and also representing half of the total imports in Morocco. In this context, dried plums also reach the Moroccan market from France, Serbia, and ...