Morocco's agricultural exports brought in nearly 17 billion dirhams

Published 2020년 6월 2일

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Morocco's agricultural exports have reached 17.5 billion dirhams, with the country achieving food self-sufficiency and increasing the value of exports despite the economic challenges of COVID-19. The country has seen growth in the export of various crops, including a 9% increase in early vegetables like tomatoes and citrus, despite a 27% decrease in citrus exports. Other crops that have seen an increase in exports include beans, squash, watermelons, red fruit, melons, and avocados, with avocado exports seeing a significant 193% increase.

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The Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Aziz Akhannouch, said on Monday in Rabat that export earnings from agricultural products have so far reached 17.5 billion dirhams (MMDH). Responding to a central question during the oral questions session in the House of Representatives, Mr. Akhannouch stressed that these revenues reflect the efforts made in recent years and the promotion of high value-added crops. Thus, agricultural products intended for export have maintained their growth, making it possible to achieve food self-sufficiency on a national scale and to increase the value of exports, despite the difficult economic situation of the coronavirus (Covid-19). , he noted, explaining that the export of early vegetables posted an increase of 9%, until May 24, 2020, totaling 1.178 million tonnes. The minister, in this sense, specified that Morocco exported 525,000 tonnes (t) of tomatoes (an increase of 5% compared to the previous ...

Source: Agrimaroc