Morocco’s agricultural potential, especially its exports of citrus fruits to the European market has earned it the second position as the supplier of Spanish oranges with over 44,370 tons exported in 2020.
According to the data from the Estacom statistics service (Icex-Tax Agency). Morocco sales of oranges increased by more than 378.31 per cent in 5 years which translates to 32.1 million euros (38.5 million USD) at an average price of 0.72 €/kg (0.86 USD/kg).
South Africa on the other is another Africa country which ranks third with a total of 20,280 tons of oranges exported, an increase of 7.23 per cent in 5 years, at the value of 17.96 million euros (21.56 million USD) at 0.88 €/kg (1.06 USD/kg).
Portugal ranks first with a total volume of 67,810 tons, which is 165.45% more in 5 years for a value of 61.87 million euros (74.26 million USD) and an average price of 0.91 €/kg (1.09 USD/kg).
The Netherlands are the fourth supplier with a total of 19,400 tons exported, thus an increase of 86.75% in 5 years for a value of 17.04 million euros (20.45 million USD) and an average price of 0.88 €/kg (1.06 USD/kg).
Finally, Argentina ranks fifth with a volume of 7,430 tons in 2020, which is 77.31% less in 5 years. The value of the shipments represents 6.4 million euros (7.68 million USD) for an average price of 0.86 €/kg (1.03 USD/kg).
