How do importers of Moroccan fruit and vegetables deal with the scarcity?

게시됨 2023년 3월 31일

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Morocco is experiencing a significant decrease in the production of fruits and vegetables, including citrus, blueberries, tomatoes, and potatoes, due to climate issues such as drought, groundwater depletion, cold, pests, and diseases. The government's response has been to limit or ban exports of these crops to maintain domestic supply and control prices. As a result, importers in the European market, particularly at the Rungis wholesale market, are seeking alternatives in countries such as Turkey and Egypt for citrus and tomatoes, and Senegal or Mauritania for watermelons. Moroccan growers are also facing challenges and costs when exporting watermelons to Europe from Mauritania.

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Importers of Moroccan fruit and vegetables have to look for other origins, as the availability of various products has fallen sharply. "Citrus, blueberries, tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables from Morocco are missing," says Walid Goddi, buyer of Moroccan products at the Rungis wholesale market. "Various factors, all of which can be classified as climate problems, have contributed to the situation: prolonged drought, depletion of the groundwater table, cold, pest and disease pressure... Horticulture in Morocco has already seen better days. Currently, the volumes that from Morocco are limited and difficult to obtain," says Walid. "Some crops have almost disappeared. The availability of tomatoes and potatoes is virtually non-existent," adds Walid. "The government's decision to limit or even ban the export of tomatoes and potatoes, for example, in a last-ditch effort to support local purchasing power, has left us with no choice but to look for other sources." What alternatives ...

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