Morocco overtakes Spain in EU tomato market

Morocco has surpassed Spain as the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the European Union for the second consecutive year. According to data from the 2025/2026 campaign reported by Hortoinfo, Morocco provided 493.33 million kilograms of tomatoes, valued at 1.03 billion euros, accounting for 17.74% of the total EU market.

Spain now holds the third position, exporting 475.8 million kilograms worth 1.017 billion euros, representing 17.11% of the total volume. This shift highlights a decade-long trend: between the 2016/2017 and 2025/2026 campaigns, Spanish tomato sales to the EU dropped by 36.99%, while Moroccan exports grew by 22.17%.

The Netherlands remains the leading supplier to the EU, with 773.45 million kilograms sold, valued at 1.648 billion euros. In total, EU countries imported 2.781 billion kilograms of tomatoes during the 2025/2026 period, with an average price of approximately 2 euros per kilogram.