Morocco has reached a historic milestone in its citrus industry by exporting 1,200 tonnes of lemons to the United Kingdom over a ten-month period, surpassing the total volume shipped in the past decade.
The exports, valued at approximately $1.02 million, represent a forty-fold increase compared to the previous season, according to EastFruit.
“This is an unprecedented surge in Moroccan lemon exports,” said a market analyst, highlighting that Morocco climbed from 31st to 11th place among UK lemon suppliers in just a few months.
The previous record had stood since the 2007/08 season. Analysts note that this success represents a breakthrough in a market traditionally dominated by Spain, South Africa, and Brazil.
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According to Morocco World News, the United Kingdom has become an increasingly strategic market for Moroccan fruit. Morocco has led raspberry exports to the UK since 2023 and became a top blueberry supplier in the 2024/25 season.
Shipments of strawberries, mandarins, watermelons, and avocados are also rising, underscoring Morocco’s expanding footprint in a highly competitive market.
After four years of declining lemon volumes, Morocco is regaining momentum. Observers emphasize that maintaining quality, consistent supply, and competitive pricing will be essential to sustaining this growth against major Mediterranean and South American producers.
The export surge also reflects Morocco’s growing role in UK food security. The UK’s 2024 Security of Supply report indicated that Moroccan vegetables accounted for 7.5% of British imports in 2023, reinforcing the agricultural partnership between the two nations.
With lemon exports reaching record highs, Morocco is positioning itself as a reliable and strategic supplier, signalling a notable shift in the global fruit trade landscape.
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