Morocco has achieved a record-breaking milestone in its mandarin and clementine exports to Germany during the 2024–2025 season. According to figures from EastFruit, the country shipped 8,200 tonnes of citrus to the German market between October 2024 and September 2025, generating $12.1 million in revenue. It’s the first time Moroccan citrus exports to Germany have crossed the $10 million mark – an impressive 60% increase compared to the previous peak recorded in the 2022–2023 season.
This performance is all the more remarkable given that Germany has never been a core destination for Moroccan citrus. In fact, over the period analyzed, Germany accounted for just 1.45% of Morocco’s total mandarin and clementine exports. Still, it now ranks as the eleventh-largest importer of Moroccan citrus, reflecting a quiet but meaningful shift in trade dynamics.
What’s more, Morocco has significantly increased its market share in Germany within a single season. The country’s share jumped from 1.3% to 2.5%, allowing it to overtake both Greece and Turkey to become Germany’s fourth-largest supplier of mandarins and clementines. Only Spain, South Africa, and Italy remain ahead. Notably, Spain – still the dominant player with over 76% of the market – saw its exports decline during this period, opening the door for competitors like Morocco to gain ground.
The timing of Morocco’s shipments remained broadly consistent with previous years, focused between October and March. The export peak came in January 2025, when volumes hit 1,500 tonnes. However, this season also broke with tradition at the tail end, with higher-than-usual shipments continuing into April and May – months that typically see a slowdown in citrus trade.
This strong showing in Germany highlights Morocco’s growing adaptability and competitiveness in global citrus markets, and signals new opportunities for the country to diversify its export base beyond traditional European partners.
