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Morocco continues to consolidate its position in European markets, as it is heading this year to record a new record in pumpkin exports to France, thus achieving its third consecutive year of continuous growth, according to a report published by the EastFruit website.
During the period from November 2024 to August 2025, Morocco's exports of pumpkins reached 1,700 metric tons, with a total value of approximately $1.75 million. This figure represents an increase of 32% compared to the previous season, which is almost double compared to the 2022-2023 season, making this performance the best result in the history of bilateral trade between the two countries in this field. France is the main destination for Moroccan pumpkin exports, as it accounts for more than a third of the total national shipments. The export season covers the period between November and October of each year, while the quantities usually peak during the months of May and June, when the supply from Spain and Portugal begins to decline. The month of May 2025 was particularly distinguished by recording a record of 700 tons of exports to France in just one month. After a slight decline during the last season, France's imports of pumpkins have returned to rise, as it imported a total of 14,900 tons during the same period (November 2024 – August 2025), an increase of 25% compared to the previous year. Spain and Portugal still dominate the French market, with a total of approximately 70% of the volume of imports. Spain recorded an increase in its exports this season, while Portugal's exports declined. Morocco ranks third among the suppliers, with a market share of approximately 10%, followed by the Netherlands in fourth place with steady growth, and then Senegal in fifth place after tripling its exports during the current year. In general, France imported pumpkins from 25 different countries during the first ten months of the season, but Morocco continues to strengthen its position as one of the prominent and stable actors in supplying the French market with its high-quality agricultural products.
