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Rabat – Morocco continues to strengthen its position as Spain’s leading non-EU supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables
Spain imported 232,993 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables from Morocco between January and April 2026, according to data from Spain’s Department of Customs and Excise.
The figures, analyzed by the Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers-Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants (FEPEX), make Morocco Spain’s largest non-EU supplier.
A report by Hortidaily cited data from Spain’s Department of Customs and Excise as indicating that the imports were valued at €710 million, accounting for nearly 26% of Spain’s non-EU produce imports by volume and almost 47% by value.
The latest figures also point to sustained growth compared with the same period in 2025, with the value of Moroccan exports rising 5.6% year-on-year.
The sharper increase in value relative to overall volume growth across non-EU suppliers suggests that Moroccan exports are not only holding steady in quantity but are also generating stronger returns, reflecting solid demand for premium produce and firm market prices.
Morocco’s geographical proximity to Spain, combined with year-round production and expanding logistics infrastructure, has enabled the country to strengthen its position in the Spanish market.
Tomatoes continue to dominate exports, alongside peppers, berries, avocados, green beans, and other fresh products that supply Spanish retailers and are often re-exported to other European markets.
The trend also reflects Morocco’s broader agricultural transformation. Continued investment in greenhouse cultivation, cold-chain logistics, and export infrastructure has improved the country’s competitiveness despite persistent challenges such as drought and water scarcity.
If this trajectory continues, Morocco’s importance to Spain’s food market is likely to deepen further. The country’s ability to combine competitive production with reliable year-round supply is increasingly making it an indispensable pillar of agricultural trade between North Africa and Europe.
Looking ahead, non-EU countries as a bloc now account for 72% of the total value of everything Spain imports in fresh produce, despite making up just 52% of the volume. This indicates that the Morocco-led market of produce imported from outside Europe is punching well above its weight in the Spanish import ecosystem.
