Opening the door to export again to Moroccan farmers heralds a scorching summer in vegetable prices

Published 2024년 7월 13일

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There is fear among Moroccan citizens regarding the potential resumption of exports of agricultural products like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes to African countries, as this could lead to increased vegetable prices due to the law of supply and demand. Currently, vegetable prices are stable and affordable, meeting internal demand. However, if exports are permitted, this could disrupt this balance and result in significant price hikes. The decision to destroy tomatoes instead of selling them, as reported recently, may be linked to this potential export situation and the strategy of some farmers to withhold products and increase their price. No official decision on exports has been made yet.

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Our Moroccan News - Abdelilah Bousahaba A state of great fear has prevailed among citizens during the past hours, following the circulation of news whose promoters talked about allowing again the export of some Moroccan agricultural products (tomatoes, onions, potatoes...) to African countries, a process that will inevitably affect the pockets of Moroccans if the news is true. It paves the way for expected increases in vegetable prices. In connection with the matter, the “Akhbarna” website had a telephone conversation with Mr. “Mohamed Moumen”, known by the nickname “Al-Mamoun”, who is, for reference, the secretary of the merchants of the wholesale market for vegetables and fruits in the city of Temara, through which he confirmed that, up to the present moment, the merchants and exporters in particular have not reached any decision. An official statement allows them to export their goods to Africa, as was previously mentioned, indicating that the news, if true, will have dire ...

Source: Akhbarona