Morocco gains ground in Spain and leads among suppliers outside the European Union

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Morocco is gaining ground in Spain and is leading among suppliers outside the European Union

FEPEX data shows a greater participation of non-EU countries in Spanish purchases of fresh produce, with Morocco ahead of Peru, Costa Rica and Brazil.

23/07/2026

Morocco maintained its position as Spain's main non-EU supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables during the first four months of 2026. Between January and April, Spanish imports from that origin reached 710 million euros, 5,6% more than in the same period of 2025.

This is shown by data from the Spanish Department of Customs and Special Taxes, analyzed by the Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers-Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants (FEPEX).

In terms of volume, Morocco shipped 232.993 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables to Spain during the period analyzed. France remained the leading global supplier to the Spanish market, with 494.547 tons, placing Morocco second overall and first among non-EU countries.

Spanish imports from non-EU countries grew overall by 6,5% in volume, to 895.791 tons, while the value of those shipments increased by 9%, to 1.503 million euros.

Considering all origins, Spain's total imports of fresh fruit and vegetables reached 1,7 million tons, valued at €2.095 billion. These figures represent a year-on-year increase of 6% in volume and 4% in value.

According to FEPEX, non-EU suppliers accounted for 72% of the total value of Spanish imports of fresh products during the period and 52% of the total volume, exceeding the combined share of the Member States of the European Union.

Among non-EU exporters, Peru ranked second after Morocco, with shipments valued at €183 million. Costa Rica followed with €113 million, and Brazil with €87 million.

Morocco, at the center of the blueberry conversation

Morocco's growing role as a supplier of fresh produce to Spain confirms the country's increasing importance in the European fruit and vegetable trade. This scenario will also be part of the discussion at XLIII International Blueberries Seminar Morocco 2026Organized by Blueberries Consulting, this event will address the challenges and opportunities of the industry. blueberry in the region.

The meeting will take place on September 16 at the Royal Tulip City Center Tanger Hotel in Tangier, and will bring together producers, exporters, suppliers, specialists and actors linked to the development of the sector.

Tickets are now available HERE