Morocco’s citrus industry is reporting its strongest lemon export performance in the past five seasons. According to the latest data analysed by EastFruit, the country exported 9,700 tonnes of lemons between November 2024 and October 2025, generating revenues exceeding 5 million US dollars. This represents an 80% increase compared with the previous season (2023/24), when exports had fallen to just 5,300 tonnes.
Beyond the rebound in volume, the campaign also stands out for a more balanced export schedule. Traditionally, Moroccan lemon shipments peaked in February before declining sharply from April onwards. In the 2024/25 cycle, however, April recorded the highest export volumes, with sales remaining strong through May, reflecting improved marketing management and supply continuity.
Key destinations and renewed diversification
Market diversification has played a central role in this recovery.
Mauritania consolidated its position as the leading destination, accounting for 45% of total exports. The United Kingdom ranked second, with shipments exceeding 1,000 tonnes for the first time in 17 years. Russia maintained its relevance, representing 9.2% of total exports.
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Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Canada resumed imports of Moroccan lemons, helping offset a 20% decline in sales to France.
Although the current figure of 9,700 tonnes remains well below the historical peak of 18,000 tonnes recorded in the 2010/11 season, the latest results break a prolonged downward trend and reposition Morocco as a competitive player in the global lemon market. This recovery aligns with other recent agricultural export gains for the country, including the revival of watermelon exports.
