Moroccan orange exports have shown positive growth for the second season in a row, gradually recovering after the sharp decline recorded in 2022/23, according to EastFruit.
In the 2024/25 season (November-October), Morocco exported 84.6 thousand tons of oranges worth 61 million US dollars. This volume was 38% higher than the previous season and more than double the record low of 2022/23.
Oranges remain one of Morocco’s key fruit export categories. As of the first 10 months of 2025, export volumes ranked behind only mandarins, watermelons, and blueberries. The export season begins in November and peaks in spring with the Maroc Late variety. In 2024/25, the highest monthly shipment, 15.7 thousand tons, was recorded in May.
Canada and the United States remain the top destinations for Moroccan oranges, accounting for 22.0% and 21.5% of exports respectively. Sales to Canada rose by 65% compared to the previous season, while shipments to the US declined, making it the only country among Morocco’s top ten buyers to register a decrease. Russia ranked third, continuing to increase imports of Moroccan produce amid European sanctions.
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Exports to the UK grew sevenfold, to Saudi Arabia fivefold, and to Spain threefold. Shipments to Portugal resumed, while sales to the Netherlands, France, Mauritania, and Senegal also expanded. Overall, Moroccan oranges were exported to 46 countries in 2024/25.
Despite recent growth, Moroccan orange exports continue to face challenges. Climate change and water shortages have increased the frequency and severity of droughts, negatively affecting production and export potential. The peak of Moroccan orange exports was recorded in 2016/17, when 164 thousand tons were shipped abroad. Since then, volumes have declined almost annually, reaching a historic low in 2022/23.
Since 2024, the Moroccan government has subsidized citrus exports to Europe, making Moroccan oranges more price-competitive against Egyptian supplies during certain months.
The results of the past two seasons suggest that Morocco is gradually overcoming these difficulties. While export volumes remain well below historic highs, the renewed growth trend is encouraging exporters.
It is also worth noting that Morocco doubled its avocado exports in the 2024/25 season.
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