After years of sluggish performance, Morocco’s orange exports are finally bouncing back, posting a remarkable 38% surge during the 2024–2025 season. This marks the second consecutive year of growth, signaling a shift after several disappointing campaigns. The data, shared by the agricultural platform EastFruit, show clear signs of recovery in one of Morocco’s most important export sectors.
Between November 2024 and October 2025, Morocco shipped out 84,600 tons of oranges, bringing in roughly $61 million in revenue. This not only marks a significant jump from the previous year but more than doubles the volume recorded during the 2022–2023 season—a year that saw one of the worst collapses in export history. Citrus fruit continues to hold a central place in Morocco’s agricultural economy, and oranges are slowly regaining lost ground.
Despite the impressive growth, oranges still rank behind mandarins, watermelons, and blueberries in terms of total export volume. The revival was largely driven by the “Maroc Late” variety, which is harvested in spring and saw a peak in May 2025 with 15,700 tons exported during that month alone.
On the global stage, Canada emerged as the top buyer of Moroccan oranges, accounting for 22% of all exports—up 65% from the previous year. The United States came in second, representing 21.5% of the market, although its intake saw a slight dip. Other countries, however, showed dramatic increases. The United Kingdom, for instance, imported seven times more Moroccan oranges than it had the year before, while Saudi Arabia and Spain also significantly expanded their purchases.
In total, 46 countries imported Moroccan oranges during the 2024–2025 season, reflecting a growing diversification of markets. This expansion was partly fueled by government initiatives introduced in 2024, including subsidies for exports to Europe. These measures have helped Moroccan producers stay competitive, especially against major players like Egypt.
Still, challenges remain. The industry continues to grapple with long-standing structural issues, particularly water scarcity and the broader impact of climate change. While export volumes have not yet returned to the record highs of the 2016–2017 season, the current upward trend offers a cautiously optimistic outlook for Morocco’s citrus sector.
