Morocco has strengthened its position in the German market, supplying more than 50,000 tons of sweet peppers in a single season for the first time, according to EastFruit.
In the 2024/25 season (October-September), Germany imported 52.4 thousand tons of Moroccan sweet peppers worth nearly €120 million. This volume is 20% higher than the previous season and marks a new record in trade relations between the two countries.
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Shipments of Moroccan sweet peppers to Germany have been growing steadily for six consecutive seasons, with an average annual increase of almost 30%.
During the 2024/25 season, Germany became the third most important export destination for Moroccan sweet peppers, behind only Spain and France. Its share in Morocco’s overall sweet pepper exports reached 14.7%. The growth in shipments to Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom enabled Moroccan exporters to once again set a seasonal export record.
Exports to Germany take place year-round, with peak volumes typically between January and May. In the 2024/25 season, the highest monthly shipment, 6.1 thousand tons, was recorded in March.
Spain and the Netherlands remain the leading suppliers of sweet peppers to Germany, accounting for 80% of total imports. Since the 2019/20 season, Morocco has consistently held third place among suppliers, while steadily increasing its share of the German import market. Moroccan peppers accounted for 4.5% of Germany’s imports in 2019/20, rising to more than 11.7% in 2024/25.
In total, Germany imported sweet peppers from 21 countries during the 2024/25 season.
By the way, Morocco also set a seasonal record for mandarin exports to Germany.
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