Agadir – Morocco’s agri-food exports generate MAD 86.2 billion ($9.1 billion) in revenue in 2025, a 38% increase compared to nearly MAD 62 billion ($6.6 billion) recorded in 2020.
The figures were announced following the 2026 Board of Directors meeting of Morocco Foodex, the Autonomous Establishment for the Control and Coordination of Exports, chaired by Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests Ahmed El Bouari.
According to the ministry, the performance confirms the agri-food sector as Morocco’s third-largest source of foreign currency earnings, accounting for nearly 18% of the country’s total exports.
Export volumes also maintained a continued growth, reaching 4.7 million tonnes in 2025. This represents an increase of 9% compared to 2020 and nearly 49% compared to 2015, reflecting the continued expansion of Moroccan agricultural and food products across international markets.
Despite the overall positive performance, some export categories faced significant challenges during the 2025-2026 season due to adverse weather conditions.
Citrus exports declined to 553,000 tonnes, down 12% from the 626,000 tonnes shipped during the previous campaign, as extreme weather affected production and exportable supply.
Market garden products, particularly tomatoes, also recorded lower export volumes during the season.
Speaking at the meeting, El Bouari stressed Morocco Foodex’s strategic role in strengthening the competitiveness of Moroccan agricultural, agri-food, and fisheries exports.
He said the institution continues to support exporters through technical quality control, regulatory and market intelligence, export promotion, and assistance aimed at helping Moroccan products meet international standards and expand their presence abroad.
The minister also commended Morocco Foodex’s staff, producers, exporters, and partners for their contribution to the sector’s performance.
He emphasized the need to maintain a balance between domestic market needs and export growth while pursuing efforts to diversify export destinations and increase shipment volumes.
El Bouari also called for greater support for new exporters, particularly young entrepreneurs and startups, as part of the objectives outlined in Morocco’s Generation Green 2020-2030 strategy, which seeks to strengthen the country’s agricultural competitiveness and expand its footprint in global markets.
