Morocco's exports of early fruits, vegetables up 31% in 1998-99 season

Morocco's exports of early fruits and vegetables progressed by 31% during the 1998-99 season to 394,000 tons against 300,000 tons sold in the previous season. Exports of tomatoes rose to 12,000 tons while those of potatoes and fruits went up respectively to 62,000 tons and 21,000 tons, says the Moroccan agriculture department in its latest news bulletin.

The exports of citrus fruit regressed however by 4% to 583,000 tons against 610,000 tons recorded in the previous season, the same source says, adding that the European Union received 58% of Morocco's citrus produce while East European countries took 28% and the USA got 10%.