Spain's Moroccan pepper imports rise early 2026
Spain's imports of Moroccan peppers increased significantly during the first half of 2026, reaching approximately 79,000 tons, which accounts for 95% of Spain's total pepper imports during that period. The increase represents a 134.5% rise compared to the same period in 2017, when imports were around 33.7 thousand tons. Additionally, the monetary value of purchases of Moroccan peppers rose to about 116.33 million euros, with an average price of 1.47 euros per kilogram, compared to 46.86 million euros and an average price of 1.39 euros per kilogram nine years earlier. Despite Spain having a strong pepper production sector in the regions of Almería and Murcia, dependence on Moroccan imports has increased markedly, sparking debate within European agricultural circles about the competition posed by foreign products.
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