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The Souss Massa region, one of the main pepper production basins, is currently experiencing a significant drop in volumes due to colder temperatures and increased pressure from the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSW) and Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMV). According to Obeida Mansour, a pepper producer based in Agadir, this situation has led to a 30 to 40% reduction in production on his farms. Nights in the region have seen temperatures drop to 8-9°C, with days peaking at 20-21°C. These climatic conditions have affected greenhouse crops, especially those that do not benefit from suitable protection. “Producers who opted for virus-sensitive varieties have suffered significant losses. At Universal Peppers, we have adopted resistant varieties on 60% of our hectares this season, which has allowed us to limit the damage. But the virus pressure persists on the rest of our crops,” explained

The EC's Report on the EU Agricultural Outlook for 2024-2035 points out that in foreign trade of fresh fruit and vegetables, import growth and export decline are expected.

According to EastFruit, by 2035, the production of fresh tomatoes in the EU in winter is expected to decrease with a shift to smaller varieties. However, consumption of this product will remain stable due to the growing demand for smaller varieties, in particular for snack tomatoes.