MOROCCO – Malian mango exporters are increasingly turning to the Moroccan market after the European Union suspended imports due to persistent phytosanitary issues linked to fruit fly infestations. Niama Djefaga, operations manager of SCS International, confirmed the strategic pivot: “ We are relying entirely on the Moroccan market this season, along with the British market, to export our fruit .” The shift follows the EU, which accounted for approximately 80% of Mali’s mango exports, valued at nearly US$11 million in 2024, suspending imports in September 2025. During the last season, more than 63 shipments were intercepted at EU borders due to fruit fly contamination, prompting the ban. Imports have grown by around 15% annually since 2020, with supply mainly sourced from Mali and Senegal. For regional food business stakeholders, this development highlights the evolving regulatory landscape and the critical importance of meeting international quality benchmarks. Moroccan lawmakers ...