HIBAPRESS – Casablanca
The date market in Morocco is witnessing increasing demand for local products with the approach of Ramadan, amidst strong competition from imported dates coming from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia.
This shift in consumer behavior comes in the context of their search for quality and health safety, especially with the increasing public debate about the control standards and quality of some varieties traded in the markets.
This demand also comes amid reports issued by European laboratories that spoke of detecting residues of harmful pesticides in shipments of Algerian dates, which sparked widespread controversy on social media and prompted a number of consumers to redirect their choices.
As a result, traders recorded an increase in demand for Moroccan dates, in addition to Iraqi, Saudi, and Tunisian varieties, which have gained the trust of a wide segment of customers.
Professionals believe that this shift represents a real opportunity for the national product to strengthen its presence in the domestic market, provided that quality is maintained and price stability is ensured during the peak of Ramadan demand.
