Morocco’s Tomato Exports Surge 17% Despite Challenging Season
18 June 2022
Morocco exported 608.6 million kilos of tomatoes this season, compared to 521.8 million kilos the previous season, an increase of around 17%.
Agriculture
Morocco’s Citrus Exports Surge 42% to Record 735,400 Tons
17 June 2022
This season has been very prosperous for Moroccan citrus exports. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, the (…)
Russia-Ukraine War Threatens Moroccan Citrus Exports as Payment Concerns Mount
16 June 2022
Since Russia’s exclusion from the SWIFT interbank messaging system, Moroccan citrus exporters are keeping their fingers crossed to be paid, even if the probability of being (…)
Morocco Expands Cereal Imports to 25 Countries Amid Global Supply Concerns
12 June 2022
To ensure its supply of cereals, Morocco has opted for a diversification of sources on the international market. During the previous agricultural season, the kingdom opened up (…)
Severe Drought Slashes Morocco’s Wheat Production by 67%, FAO Reports
12 June 2022
Wheat production in Morocco is expected to plummet drastically this year according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which forecasts a 67% drop (…)
Morocco Becomes Third-Largest Non-EU Importer of French Soft Wheat in May
9 June 2022
Last month, Morocco imported 146,000 tons of soft wheat from France, making it one of the main non-European Union (EU) customers of the country.
Locust Swarm Devastates Crops and Farms in Southwestern Spain
8 June 2022
Crops and livestock farms in Badajoz, in southwestern Spain, have been invaded and devastated by Moroccan locusts, also known as Mediterranean locusts.
India Seeks Long-Term Fertilizer Deals with Morocco to Secure Crop Supply
8 June 2022
In order to secure its crops, India intends to conclude agreements with Morocco to supply fertilizers. The kharif (summer crops) season is setting in.
Morocco’s Economy Rebounds with 7.9% Growth in 2021, Led by Agriculture Surge
3 June 2022
In 2021, the Moroccan economy withstood exogenous shocks, recording a growth of 7.9%, after a deep recession of 7.2% in 2020 linked in particular to the health crisis, (…)
Morocco Overtakes Spain as UK’s Second-Largest Tomato Supplier
25 May 2022
In 2021, Morocco surpassed Spain and became the second largest supplier of tomatoes to the United Kingdom. A first.