Monitor this situation.
Unsubscribe anytime.
[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [BUSINESS]
8 clusters · 19 sources · 63 days · First seen · Last updated
EU greenhouse vegetable import trends
Overview
European Union imports of greenhouse vegetables have increased by 60.1% when comparing the 2015–2017 period to 2023–2025. Morocco and Turkey have emerged as dominant suppliers, accounting for between 65% and 91% of total imports depending on the specific product. While Turkey saw a 136% increase in exports, Morocco’s exports grew by 55.9%. Other notable volume increases came from Tunisia (+193.6%) and Egypt (+309.2%).
Morocco has solidified its role as a primary supplier to Spain. In the first half of 2026, Morocco accounted for approximately 95% of Spain’s pepper imports, representing 79.01 million kilos. During this same period, Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports to Spain reached approximately 950 million euros, a 6% increase from the previous year, despite a 7% decrease in total volume.
In the tomato market, Morocco has surpassed Spain in sales to the EU for the second consecutive campaign. During the 2025/2026 campaign, Morocco provided 493.33 million kilograms of tomatoes, valued at 1.03 billion euros, capturing 17.74% of the total EU market. Spain fell to the third position, exporting 475.8 million kilograms worth 1.017 billion euros. This reflects a decade-long trend where Moroccan tomato sales grew by 22.17% while Spanish sales dropped by approximately 37% compared to the 2016/2017 period. The Netherlands remains the leading provider, holding 27.81% of the market.
Additionally, Moroccan lemon exports to Spain surged by nearly 900% between October 2025 and July 2026, reaching 1,600 tonnes valued at over $2.3 million. This surge follows an 18.6% decline in Spain's domestic harvest.
Entities
Spain · Morocco · European Union · Hortoinfo · Netherlands
Timeline
-
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMorocco surpasses Spain in EU tomato sales with revenues exceeding €1 billion
Morocco has overtaken Spain in tomato sales volume within the EU for the second year, generating over €1 billion in revenue.
-
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesMorocco increases lemon exports to Spain amid supply shortages
Moroccan lemon exports to Spain rose nearly 900% to 1,600 tonnes, driven by an 18.6% drop in Spanish domestic harvests.
-
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMorocco overtakes Spain in EU tomato market
Morocco has overtaken Spain as the second-largest tomato supplier to the EU for the second year running, as Spanish exports to the bloc have declined significantly over the last decade.
-
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMorocco overtakes Spain in EU tomato sales
Morocco has overtaken Spain as the second-largest tomato supplier to the EU, marking the second time in history it has surpassed Spanish sales in the European market.
-
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMorocco shifts agricultural export strategy amid rising competition
Morocco exported 2.38 million tonnes of fresh produce in 2025, led by tomatoes and citrus. The country faces high competition in the European avocado market from several global producers.
-
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesMorocco leads Spanish fruit and vegetable imports with 950 million euros
Morocco remains Spain's top non-EU fruit and vegetable supplier, with exports reaching 950 million euros in the first half of 2026, a 6% year-on-year increase in value.
-
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMorocco dominates Spanish pepper imports in first half of 2026
Morocco supplied 95% of Spain's pepper imports in the first half of 2026, with volumes up 134% compared to 2017, signaling a growing agricultural interdependence between the two nations.
-
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesEU greenhouse vegetable imports rise as Morocco and Turkey dominate
EU greenhouse vegetable imports rose 60.1% since 2015, driven by significant growth from Morocco and Turkey, as production shifts toward high-yield greenhouse cultivation.
Sources
21noticias.com · afrikactus.com · alyaoum24.com · assabah.ma · b2b-sy.com · freshplaza.es · freshplaza.fr · hortidaily.com · hortoinfo.es · labandera.es · lalamoulati.net · larazon.es · lemaroc360.com · leseco.ma · libertaddigital.com · maghreb-intelligence.com · mymoroccoobserver.com · northafricapost.com · voeazul.com.br
This summary has been updated 7 times: see revision history