Morocco's overall citrus fruits exports grow by 6%

Morocco's overall citrus fruits exports grew by 6% up to this April 2, as compares to the previous season, says the agriculture and rural development ministry.

Some 55% are grown in the south-western region of Souss, followed by the eastern (25%) and the central region (20%).

The source also says the overall exports of early fruits reached 286,000 tons, marking a slight increase of 2% while tomato exports regressed by 9% compared to the 2001-2002 farming season.

With 23,000 tons, potato exports regressed by 29% while exports of various other fruits and vegetables went up by 19% to stand at 97,000 tons.