DR ‹ › The Moroccan market is currently facing shortages of several types of vegetables, as harsh weather conditions have led to crop losses in multiple regions. Early vegetables, potatoes, and onions are among the products in short supply. According to Omar Guissi, a wholesale trader in Casablanca and importer of agricultural products, onion shortages, particularly of yellow varieties, are common at this time of year. However, he noted that this year's deficit is more severe and prolonged. «The climatic conditions have affected the Tamhdit area, as well as the Fez and Meknes basins more broadly, which are among the main suppliers of onions to the Moroccan market. As a result, we are seeing a persistent shortage and lower volumes than usual. Traders and consumers are turning to alternative varieties as a temporary solution, but imports remain the most effective option», he told FreshPlaza, a specialized industry website. Guissi added that the market is now largely supplied by onions imported from the Netherlands. «Morocco imports Dutch onions every year, but volumes are significantly higher this season, due both to the shortage and to the relatively competitive prices of Dutch produce», he explained. He concluded that imports are likely to continue longer than usual. «Typically, the shortage period runs from January to March, but current indicators point to a continued shortfall in local production, which will require extended imports», he said.
