Morocco's banana imports up 28.8% as production drops 7.5%

Morocco Imports Record Numbers of Bananas as Domestic Production Declines

Morocco imported over 36,000 tons of bananas in 2024, a 28.8% increase from the previous year and double the amount imported in 2022, according to EastFruit. The cost of those imports exceeded USD 18 million, a record high. Up until 2023, Ecuador and Costa Rica were Morocco’s leading banana suppliers. In the past two years, however, imports from Spain and Portugal have risen significantly, reducing the share of Latin American exporters. Spain an…

Morocco's banana imports up 28.8% as production drops 7.5%

Morocco's banana import volume reached over 36,000 tons by the end of 2024, marking a 28.8% increase from the previous year and doubling the 2022 figures, as reported by EastFruit. This sets a new record for the period, with import costs surpassing $18 million. Historically, Ecuador and Costa Rica were…

In 2024, Morocco imported more than 36,000 tonnes of bananas, an increase of 28.8% compared to the previous year and double the volumes recorded in 2020. The post Agriculture: Morocco beats its record import of bananas in 2024 appeared first on LesEco.ma.