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Citrus crops represent one of the major components of the Moroccan fruit market. In 2024, around 1.63 million metric tons of citrus fruits were produced in the country, compared to a total fruit output of around 5.15 million metric tons in 2023.

Domestic consumption

Citrus fruits produced in the country include oranges, lemons, and limes. Tangerines were estimated to dominate citrus fruits production in the country in recent years, reaching a combined volume of around 900,000 metric tons in the 2022/2023 marketing year. However, the leading citrus fruits in terms of domestic consumption were oranges. Approximately 630,000 metric tons of the latter were consumed locally in the 2022/2023 marketing year, and some 965,000 metric tons of it were consumed the previous year.

Exports

In general, edible fruits and nuts exported from Morocco reached an approximate value of 1.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, and Spain was the country’s leading trade partner. As of the 2019/2020 trade year, around 410,000 metric tons of citrus fruits were exported from Morocco. Tangerines and mandarins were the most exported, at a volume of 405,000 metric tons.