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Agadir – Morocco is increasing its footprint in Spain’s olive oil market, recording a rise in exports as the country strengthens its agricultural production and expands production capacity.
Official trade figures from Spain’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business indicate that Moroccan olive oil shipments to Spain rose dramatically during the first two months of the year, reaching nearly 3,000 tons compared to just over 55 tons during the same period last year.
The increase comes after a strong start to the olive oil season. Between October and December, Spain imported 1,429.97 tons of Moroccan olive oil, almost double the 730.83 tons recorded during the same period a year earlier.
Its share of Spanish olive oil imports has also expanded considerably, climbing from 2.01% to 7.48% in just one year.
Industry observers attribute Morocco’s growing competitiveness to major investments in modernizing olive groves and milling infrastructure.
In recent years, the country has upgraded production facilities that previously relied on older equipment, improving efficiency and increasing output.
In September, the Moroccan Interprofessional Olive Federation projected that national olive oil production would reach 200,000 tons this season, compared to 90,000 tons recorded the previous year.
Morocco has also intensified efforts to develop more sustainable and technology-driven agricultural practices in the olive sector.
Through the Al Moutmir initiative, launched by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and the OCP Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, farmers have received support through soil analysis, training programs, and demonstration platforms aimed at improving productivity and water efficiency.
The initiative has reported tangible improvements in olive production. In Al Haouz province, for example, demonstration platforms dedicated to olive cultivation recorded average yield increases of around 20% during the 2024-2025 agricultural season.
