A new government measure regulating financial support for Moroccan fresh tomato exports has been introduced through a joint decision published in the latest edition of the Official Bulletin.

The measure establishes the amount and procedures for granting state aid aimed at promoting and diversifying exports of fresh tomatoes to markets outside the European Union and the United Kingdom.

The decision was signed by the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, the Minister of the Interior, and the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the Budget.

It sets the public subsidy at MAD 750 per ton of fresh tomatoes exported by Moroccan operators, under specific conditions detailed in the official text.

According to the measure, the financial support applies only to quantities of tomatoes exported beyond a reference threshold calculated from previous export performance.

The reference level is based on the average volumes exported annually during the period running from September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2020. Only exports exceeding that benchmark can benefit from the subsidy established by the government.

The decision also defines the official export season for fresh tomatoes.