Significant decline in Moroccan watermelon exports to EU markets in 2024

Published 2024년 9월 11일

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In the first half of 2024, Moroccan watermelon exports to the European Union decreased by 50.31% to 85,090 tons, yet Morocco remains the EU's second-largest supplier after Spain. Spain's exports also fell by 51.81% to 149,630 tons, holding a 23.46% market share. Overall, EU watermelon imports dropped by 34.59% to 637,820 tons, valued at EUR 534.09 million. Despite the decline, Morocco's watermelon sales in the EU were valued at EUR 74.72 million, with an average price of EUR 0.88 per kilogram, ranking third in revenue after Spain and the Netherlands. Costa Rica and Senegal were among the few countries that increased their exports.

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Our Moroccan News - Hoda Jami Sales of Moroccan watermelons in the European Union markets recorded a significant decrease of 50.31% during the first half of 2024, as the exported quantity reached 85,090 tons, according to data from the specialized website "Hortoinfo", quoting the European Statistics Service "Euroestacom" (ICEX-Eurostat). Despite this decline, Morocco still maintains its position as the second largest supplier to the European markets, after Spain and before the Netherlands and Turkey. During the same period, Spain's exports amounted to 149,630 tons, also recording a sharp decrease of 51.81%, but it still maintains a market share of 23.46%. The total EU watermelon imports amounted to 637,820 tonnes, down 34.59% on the previous year, with a total value of EUR 534.09 million, and an average price of EUR 0.84 per kilogram. Among the few countries that managed to increase their exports were Costa Rica with an increase of 20.39%, and Senegal with 14.61%. In terms of ...

Source: Akhbarona