Morocco's crops of avocados exceed 40,000 tons, and their price is the most expensive in the world

The avocado season in Morocco ended in April, and was characterized by good volumes exceeding 40,000 tons, and good quality of products allowing for the export of 90 percent of the crop. In a statement to the “Fresh Plaza” website, the CEO of the avocado production and export company “Echo Mac”, Abdelmoumen Al-Achkar said, “The avocado sector is still relatively new in Morocco, and the players in the sector, whether they are producers, exporters or intermediaries, are still gaining experience.” . Talking about the harmful practices on the part of some actors in the sector, Abdel Momen referred to the speculative behavior that is increasing in the avocado industry more than other crops. The avocado producer and exporter says: “In order not to create controversy or point fingers at any part of the avocado value chain in Morocco, we are observing, however, speculative behavior which is the natural result of high demand facing insufficient production.” He added that this behavior is ...