Agronometrics: Morocco's emergence as a world leader in the blueberry industry

Published 2024년 9월 26일

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Last week, our team presented at the 33rd International Berry Seminar in Tangier, Morocco, highlighting Morocco's significant rise in the global blueberry market, surpassing Spain in export volume in 2023. The country exports primarily to Spain and the UK, with growing markets in the UAE, Russia, and Canada. Improved export prices in 2024, especially in Hong Kong, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, reflect strategic market expansion. However, the industry faces challenges such as rising production costs due to severe drought and reliance on desalinated water, and a limited domestic market that increases dependence on exports, posing potential vulnerabilities.

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Last week, our team presented at the 33rd International Berry Seminar, hosted by Blueberry Consulting in Tangier, Morocco. Alongside key industry figures including Juan Pablo Bentin from Family Farms Peru, Amine Bennani from the Moroccan Berry Growers Association, Philip Symons from North Bay, and Kamal Ouhmad from Driscoll's, we highlighted Morocco's impressive rise in the global blueberry market. In 2023, Morocco overtook Spain in terms of export volume, a significant achievement in an industry that has seen global exports increase tenfold over the past decade. Global Fresh Produce Export Volume | Conventional Cultivation Source: Morocco Custom via Agronometrics. Morocco's peak blueberry export season runs from January to June, a period in which the country has solidified its position in the global market. Morocco's reputation for delivering consistently high-quality fruit has been a key driver of its success. Furthermore, one of its greatest strengths lies in its proximity to ...

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