As Ramadan 2025 approaches, Tunisian date exporters are preparing to meet increased demand, although production has fallen by 30-40% due to unfavorable weather conditions, including heavy rains between August and November, the Agri Maroc website reports.
« The August rains, which occurred just before harvest, caused significant damage and resulted in more frequent fermentations and pests than usual », explains Ghazi Rouissi, CEO of Maison des dattes.
In this sense, he decided to focus his efforts on the Moroccan market, considered more stable and flexible, while reducing exports to Europe and America, according to the same source.
« The Moroccan market has long been flexible and stable. It is also a historic market for Tunisian traders, strengthened by human connections that go beyond the simple commercial framework. », Explains the CEO of the Maison des Dates. In addition, prices are expected to increase by 10 to 15%, although this increase is not enough to offset producers’ losses.
