Morocco has recorded a significant increase in tomato exports to Norway during the current season, according to EastFruit. Between July 2024 and March 2025, Morocco exported a total of 5,000 tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise compared to the total annual volume of the last season. This achievement sets a seasonal record for tomato exports to Norway, underscoring Morocco's growing status as a leading global supplier. Since 2021, Morocco has ranked among the world's top three tomato exporters. Tomatoes are the cornerstone of the country's fruit and vegetable exports, both in volume and revenue. Major markets such as France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands value Moroccan tomatoes for their high quality and competitive prices. Although the Norwegian market is relatively small, its importance is growing—particularly during the winter months when demand for imported tomatoes peaks. Morocco supplies tomatoes to Norway year-round, with peak shipments occurring between November and March. January of this season saw exports reach 1,150 tons—the highest monthly volume ever recorded for the Norwegian market. Morocco currently ranks third among tomato suppliers to Norway, following Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for nearly 70% of Norway's tomato imports during the 2023/2024 season. However, exports from these two countries are declining, while Morocco's presence in the Norwegian market continues to grow. In the 2019/2020 season, Moroccan tomatoes made up just 6% of the market share, which rose to 22% in 2022/2023 and exceeded 29% during the first nine months of the 2024/2025 season. With three months remaining in the current season, Morocco appears on track to set a new export record and may even surpass the Netherlands to become Norway's second-largest tomato supplier.
