Morocco: Fruit and Vegetable Exports Grow 9% in 2010-2011

August 29, 2011(GreenMed)

Moroccan exports of fruits and vegetables passed from 478 thousand tons in 2009-2010, to 529 thousand tons in 2010-2011, with an increase of 9%, according to the latest statistics of the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture.

These good results come from good weather conditions for three consecutive seasons, the Ministry highlights, as reported by Agrapress.

Moreover, a favourable trend in the international market is registered. In particular, the only region of Souss-Massa contributes to 70% with a volume that is nearly 300,000 tons.

Finally, during the 2010-2011 campaign, exports from Morocco to Russia and North America have increased by 34 and 62%.