Moroccan Exports to Spain Surge in 2026
Recent data from the Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, and Live Plants, commonly known as FEPEX, reveals that Spain's imports of fresh produce from Morocco reached an impressive €950 million in the first half of 2026. This marks a significant increase of approximately 6 percent compared to the same period last year, showcasing Morocco's vital role in Spain's agricultural supply chain.
During the first six months of this year, Spain imported fresh fruits and vegetables worth nearly €3 billion, translating to about 2.5 million tons. This figure represents an increase of 6.8 percent in volume and 4.4 percent in value compared to the first half of the previous year. Notably, imports from non-European Union countries accounted for 54 percent of the total volume and 72 percent of the overall value of these imports, reflecting a growing dependency on external suppliers.
International Competition and Market Dynamics
According to FEPEX, suppliers from outside the EU exported over €2.23 billion worth of fruits and vegetables to Spain during this period, showing a 7 percent annual increase. The volume imported from these countries rose to 1.4 million tons from January to June, with Morocco leading as the top supplier, contributing more than 351,000 tons of fresh produce despite a 7 percent decrease from last year. Following Morocco, Peru emerged as the second-largest exporter to Spain, with agricultural products valued at €289 million, equivalent to over 150,000 tons. Costa Rica and Brazil followed, exporting €182 million and €121 million worth of products, respectively, while Egypt's exports remained below €60 million.
In contrast, imports from EU member states saw Spain bringing in about 1.019 million tons of fruits and vegetables valued at €856 million, accounting for 46 percent of the total import volume and 28 percent of the value. France topped the list of EU suppliers, exporting more than €211 million worth of goods, followed by the Netherlands with €142 million and Portugal, whose exports to Spain amounted to €135 million.
FEPEX emphasized that the increasing share of imports from countries outside the EU, exceeding 72 percent, underscores the growing importance of external suppliers in meeting the demands of the Spanish market. This trend highlights the necessity for the EU's trade policy to maintain the competitiveness of European production, advocating for the inclusion of reciprocity principles in agreements with third countries.
As reported by hespress.com.
