The increase in tomato prices in Morocco was due to a decrease in production in Souss-Massa, the country's main production region, and a rise in fertilizer and fuel costs. Tomatoes sent to high-priced European markets were excluded from the regulation. European markets account for much of Morocco's tomato exports.
Government spokesman Samir Belfki's confirmed that the government prioritized food sovereignty, but did not directly confirm the decision to stop tomato exports. Minister Delegate Fouzi Lekjaa, in charge of the budget, reported that food exports were planned to be regulated to limit price increases. This approach aims to strike a balance between export commitments and domestic market demand.
