Rabat – Morocco is expanding its position on the European Union’s pepper market with exports for 15 years.
Although Spain remains the EU manager of the Pepper supply, his sales have decreased for five consecutive years, which paved the way for Moroccan peppers to increase their profile.
A report From Hortoinfo, based on EurestaCom data (ICEX eurostat), records these shifts.
In 2024 Spain made up 37.75% of all peppers sold in the EU, followed by the Netherlands with 20.64%.
Morocco delivered third place and delivered 13.26% of the market in front of Turkiye, which held a share of 7.49%.
Spain’s pepper exports in the EU have fallen by 26.4% since 2019, while the Netherlands recorded a decline of 20.65%. Morocco, on the other hand, increased its programs by 65.6%in the same period. Turkiye also saw an increase, with exports rising by 46.93%.
Although Spain and the Netherlands continue to lead to volume turnover, the constant growth of Morocco for a more competitive market is.
Spain exported 535.58 million kilograms in 2024 and 192.13 million less than in 2019. The Netherlands followed 292.84 million kg and marked a decline of 76.23 million kg.
Morocco climbed up into the rows Export 188.13 million kg, an increase of 74.52 million kilograms compared to 2019. Turkiyes programs rose by 33.94 million kg and reached a total of 106.25 million kg.
The presence of Morocco on the EU market has led to higher income. In 2024, the pepper exports brought € 235.41 million, more than twice the € 113.4 million recorded in 2019. The average price for Moroccan peppers rose to € 1.25 per kg, compared to € 1 per kg in 2019.
Spain still leads sales and earns EUR 1.16 billion in 2024, which was increased to an increase of EUR 52.12 million compared to 2019. Higher prices contributed to the decline in volume. Spanish peppers sold for € 2.16 per kg, compared to € 1.52 five years before.
Spain and the Netherlands still dominate the turnover of EU pepper, but their decreasing export volumes indicate a shift in the market. Morocco extends its hold. positioning Even as a stronger competitor in the coming years.
