The Moroccan government renews the granting of an export bonus for citrus fruits, aimed at supporting exporters in the face of international competition and logistical challenges.
This measurement comes in a context where Moroccan citrus exports are subject to strong foreign competition, notably Egypt, but remain strong, with a forecast of 597,000 tonnes for the 2024/2025 campaign, an increase of 31 % compared to the previous campaign.
National citrus production should also experience a significant increase, reaching 2.1 million tonnes, thanks to favorable climatic conditions and the adoption of advanced irrigation technologies. Mandarins dominate exports, representing 83 % of the volumes planned, followed by oranges and lemons.
Kacem Bennani-Smires, president of the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Citrus Morocco Citrus Soulgine at Such The interest of this government initiative which aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Moroccan citrus fruits on international markets, especially in Europe but also in West Africa, where a new maritime line between Agadir and Dakar has been established to facilitate trade.
