Morocco has reduced the cost of producing its watermelons

Since 2014, the net production of Moroccan watermelons is down 6.8% year on year. At 58,139.33 dollars (536,045.38 dirhams, at the exchange rate in effect on August 26, 2020) PPP = 2004-2006 in 2019, Morocco was ranked 19th globally compared to other countries in terms of net production watermelons, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Between 2014 and 2019, the net production of watermelon in Morocco increased from 82,581.59 dollars (761,403.33 dirhams) to 58,139.33 dollars (536,045.38 dirhams), which reflects a certain control, over the years, of costs associated with the production of this agricultural product. In fact, the Kingdom has remained the 15th largest producer of watermelon in the world. Likewise, it stood out in exports, thus holding seventh place in watermelon exports. In 2019, Moroccan watermelon sold on international markets at an average price of 0.536 euros per kilo for a total amount of 87.54 million euros ...