Morocco Achieves Five-Year High of $5 Million in Lemon Exports in 2025

Rabat– Morocco achieved a strong performance on the international lemon market during the 2024/2025 season, recording its highest export volume in five years, according to EastFruit data published on February 11, 2026.

Between November 2024 and October 2025, Morocco exported 9,700 tons of lemons, generating revenues exceeding $5 million. This represents a remarkable 80% increase compared to the 2023/2024 season, ending a four-year decline in exports.

This marks Morocco’s strongest campaign since 2010/2011, when exports reached a record 18,000 tons. After nearly reaching that peak again in 2019/2020 with 17,000 tonnes, exports had steadily declined to 5,300 tons in 2023/2024.

The growth reflects a shift in export destinations. Mauritania remains the leading market, accounting for 45% of shipments and marking its fourth consecutive year of growth. 

The United Kingdom rose to second place, surpassing 1,000 tons for the first time in 17 years, followed by Russia, which received 9.2% of exports. While the Netherlands and Canada resumed imports, shipments to France declined by 20%.

EastFruit also notes changes in seasonal patterns. Traditionally, exports peaked in February before falling sharply in April. In 2024/2025, April became the most active month, with strong volumes maintained in May, reflecting improved logistics and better alignment with importer demand.

The recovery in lemon exports is part of a wider trend. Morocco also successfully revived watermelon exports in 2025, highlighting the country’s ability to rebound across multiple fruit sectors despite ongoing climatic challenges.

Morocco’s citrus sector is poised for a slight rebound in the 2025/26 marketing year, with tangerine and mandarin production projected to reach 1.15 million metric tons, marking a 4% increase from the previous season.

Morocco shipped 8,200 tons to Germany between October 2024 and September 2025, generating MAD 134 million ($12.1 million) in revenue.