In 2025, Morocco became the primary destination for surplus bananas from the Canary Islands, receiving 3.6 million kilograms of the fruit, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. This represents a significant portion of the region's banana exports, which totaled approximately 10 million kilograms for the year.
The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of Africa, produced around 400 million kilograms of bananas annually, but faced a surplus of about 10 million kilograms due to market fluctuations and EU agricultural policies. The surplus was redirected to Morocco, which imported the bananas under a preferential trade agreement between Spain and Morocco.
This export deal helped stabilize prices for Canary banana producers, who had been struggling with oversupply in the European market. The bananas were shipped from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Casablanca, where they were distributed to local markets.
The arrangement highlights the close economic ties between Spain and Morocco, particularly in agricultural trade. Moroccan consumers benefited from access to high-quality Canary bananas at competitive prices, while Spanish producers avoided waste and financial losses.
Looking ahead, trade officials from both countries have discussed expanding the agreement to include other agricultural products, though no formal deals have been announced as of early 2026.
