Casablanca – Morocco has recorded a remarkable rebound in agricultural exports during the 2024/2025 marketing year, particularly in potatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, reflecting a revival of its key horticultural sectors and growing international demand.

Between July 2024 and May 2025, the country exported 42,900 tons of potatoes, generating approximately $14.9 million in revenue. This represents a substantial recovery from previous years, marking a 5.7-fold increase compared to the 2023/2024 season and a 1.5-fold increase over 2022/2023. The growth comes after a period of sustained decline since the 2018/2019 season, when Morocco exported nearly 100,000 tons of potatoes, before volumes gradually dropped to a low of 7,400 tons in 2023/2024.

The decline had been influenced by export restrictions to West African countries between March 2023 and February 2024. During that period, shipments were largely limited to European markets. Once the ban was replaced by a quota system, exports were redirected toward Morocco’s traditional buyers, helping the sector regain momentum in the current season.

West African markets, including Mauritania and Mali, have returned as major destinations, absorbing roughly half of total potato exports. Spain continues to be a significant European buyer, while shipments to France, Portugal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal also rose. In contrast, exports to the Netherlands, Burkina Faso, and Niger declined. Potato exports remain highly seasonal, with peak shipments typically occurring between July and September, and additional increases from February to April.

The Moroccan cucumber sector has also achieved record performance. During the first ten months of the current marketing year (July 2024 – April 2025), Morocco exported 27,700 tons of cucumbers, generating $26.3 million in revenue. These figures surpass last year’s levels and establish a new national record. Cucumber exports have grown steadily for six consecutive years, with an average annual growth rate of 32%, reflecting the sector’s ability to meet global demand.

Cucumbers are shipped year-round, with peak exports typically between November and March. January 2025 saw the highest monthly volume of 5,900 tons. Spain remains the top destination, accounting for 57% of total cucumber exports, followed by the United Kingdom and Portugal. Morocco has also expanded shipments to Italy and the Netherlands, which are considered promising markets for further diversification. Mauritania continues to be an important market despite a gradual decline in recent years.

In addition to cucumbers, Morocco has achieved a new record in carrot exports for the fifth consecutive year, demonstrating the success of national strategies to enhance agricultural production and promote exports to international markets. While precise volumes and revenues for carrots were not disclosed in all reports, the trend highlights the country’s expanding presence in global vegetable trade.

Morocco’s recent export performance underscores the resilience and strategic development of its horticultural sector. Government support for agricultural production, combined with improved access to international markets and diversified trade partnerships, has allowed Moroccan producers to regain competitiveness. The rebound in potatoes, alongside record-breaking cucumber and carrot shipments, indicates a renewed dynamism in Morocco’s agricultural exports.

As global demand for fresh produce continues to grow, Morocco’s horticultural sector appears well-positioned to consolidate its gains and expand further, both in traditional European markets and in emerging African destinations. With consistent seasonal peaks and targeted market diversification, the country aims to strengthen its status as a leading exporter in North Africa and beyond.