How Morocco & Egypt reshape UK’s horticultural market after Brexit

Egypt and Morocco are the primary beneficiaries of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU within the horticultural sector, with both experiencing a significant surge in exports to the British market over the past five years, according to EastFruit.

The enactment of Brexit in 2020 resulted in more intricate import protocols for products originating from EU member states, encompassing fruits and vegetables. Consequently, British importers have progressively shifted their focus to procurements from countries outside the EU. This strategic realignment has led to an increase in the proportion of non-EU imports within the UK’s market structure, rising from 47% to 51% by 2022, a ratio that has been maintained into the current year.