Morocco gains access to Brazilian market for citrus exports

Morocco’s citrus sector is poised for expansion as Brazil opens its market to Moroccan clementines and mandarins, marking a significant opportunity. The breakthrough follows an agreement between Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) and Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), established at the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM). This pact sets the phytosanitary standards for the entry of Moroccan citrus into Brazil, aiming to ease trade and address safety concerns.

The timing is opportune, with Moroccan citrus production occurring outside Brazil’s domestic season, potentially enhancing Moroccan exports to Latin America. Morocco, a leading citrus exporter with over 600,000 tons shipped globally and 23% reaching the Americas, stands to strengthen its position in the Brazilian market, home to 215 million people. This development is part of a broader flourishing relationship between Morocco and Brazil, which includes 60 years of diplomatic relations and a recent surge in bilateral trade, hitting $3 billion in 2022 and witnessing a 37% increase in the first quarter of 2024 alone. The collaboration spans various sectors, promising future growth in areas such as maritime logistics, food security, and renewable energies.

Source: Fresh Plaza

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