“Everyone wants raspberries at the moment”
Demand for Moroccan raspberries is at its peak in several markets, and producers and exporters are delighted with the busy trade and high prices. This is according to Zouhir Disouria, a Larache-based grower.
The grower describes a marked improvement in the quality of Moroccan harvests, which coincides with shortages in several European markets. He explains: ” Two or three weeks ago, there were concerns about quality due to rain and wind in the Loukkos region in the north of the country, but harvests in other regions in central and southern Morocco were not affected by these quality issues. Thanks to improved weather conditions two weeks ago, quality is currently excellent, and this is reflected in the high demand.”
“We are seeing sustained high demand in all our markets, from the Netherlands to Spain, France, the UK, Italy, Russia, and elsewhere. This is certainly due to improved quality, but also to a shortage of raspberries caused by production issues and volume losses in Serbia,” the grower continues.
Disouria adds that the market is “very active” and exports are doing well, which is reflected in prices. “Everyone wants raspberries at the moment, and prices for fresh and frozen raspberries are high. As an example, I can share that the price of raw material for frozen raspberries we’re currently obtaining is double what it was last year.”
This period also marks the shy start of the fresh strawberry season in Morocco. Disouria says, “We are harvesting the first bunches of strawberries, and some colleagues have already started exporting. It is still too early to know how the strawberry season will turn out, but we hope to continue the momentum of soft fruits in general, which are enjoying good winds.”
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Zouhir Disouria
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www.globalfirstgreenland.com Publication date: Thu 13 Nov 2025
