Consumption

Ikea Recalls Children’s Bibs Over Choking Hazard Concerns

2 October 2019

The Swedish Group, Ikea, called on its Facebook page and in a press release published on its website, its customers who have purchased the red and blue "MATVRÅ" bibs, to stop (…)

Record Bank Liquidity Demand in Morocco as Consumption Soars

29 September 2019

The reasons why some ATMs were dry in August are known. Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) reports that liquidity needs have reached unprecedented levels. And, according to the data (…)

Morocco’s Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3% in August, Led by Food Costs

24 September 2019

The High Commission for Planning (HCP) announced that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed, in August 2019, an increase of 0.3% compared to July. The 0.7% increase in the food (…)

Morocco to Raise Soda Tax in 2020 as Part of Health Initiative

21 September 2019

The Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) on sodas and sweetened beverages will increase as of January 2020, but this will not be the case for VAT.

Morocco Considers Cannabis Legalization for Medical Research and Therapy

21 September 2019

The Tanger Appeal took place three years ago. It resulted from the International Colloquium on Cannabis and Drugs. Its participants had launched an appeal for the (…)

Morocco Proposes Tax Reforms for 2020: VAT, Import Duties, and Beverage Taxes Set to Change

20 September 2019

For the 2020 Finance Bill project, changes are announced on VAT on imports, the Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) and on import duties. Thus, revisions to these levels of taxation (…)

Alcohol Consumption in Morocco: 3 Liters of Beer Per Person Annually Despite Restrictions

12 September 2019

Nearly 310 million liters of beer, 38 million bottles of wine and 14 million bottles of alcohol were consumed by Moroccans over the past three years. With an average of 3 (…)

Organic Buckwheat Flour Recalled Over Hallucinogenic Contamination Risk

30 August 2019

The alert has just been given by the "Intermarché" chain. A batch of organic buckwheat flour has been contaminated by a toxic plant that can cause hallucinations. French (…)

Morocco’s Tomato Exports to EU Surge 10%, Reaching 426 Million Kilos

18 August 2019

Between October 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019, Morocco exported 426.07 million kilos of tomatoes to the European Union (EU). These exports are up significantly compared to the (…)

Morocco’s Organic Farming Sector Faces Challenges in Global Market Expansion

27 June 2019

In its desire to carve out a place for itself on the world market, "Made in Morocco" organic products are facing several bottlenecks, including the cost of inputs, domestic (…)