Regulatory Milestone Reached as U.S. Seed Potato Varieties Approved for Import
On May 10, 2024, the Moroccan market officially opened to U.S. seed potatoes, concluding a lengthy regulatory process that began nine years ago. This development marks a significant opportunity for U.S. seed potato exporters as Morocco’s food processing industry expresses strong interest in American potato varieties for producing potato chips and fries.
The approval process has resulted in the successful registration of five U.S. seed potato varieties for import into Morocco: Atlantic, Chieftain, Cal White, Ranger Russet, and Clearwater Russet. With these varieties now officially registered, U.S. exporters are poised to begin shipments to Moroccan buyers.
The U.S. industry had projected a potential market value of approximately $8 million USD in Morocco based on a 2018 market assessment. This new market access is expected to open up substantial opportunities for U.S. seed potato producers, given Morocco’s growing demand for high-quality seed potatoes for its expanding food processing sector.
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