Morocco Shifts to Net Electricity Exporter, Slashing Imports by 93%
7 February 2020
Moroccan electricity imports have fallen by 93.5%, compared to 2018 when the country imported 2.3 billion dirhams worth.
Exports
EU Glyphosate Ban Threatens Moroccan Agricultural Exports
6 February 2020
The imminent ban on glyphosate-based products by certain European countries could slow the momentum of Moroccan exports, which have risen to nearly 60 billion DH over the past (…)
US Opens Market to Moroccan Raspberries After Food Safety Agreement
6 February 2020
Moroccan raspberries can now access the American market. This decision comes after the signing of the operational action plan between the Moroccan Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) (…)
Global Citrus Production Set to Decline, Morocco Faces 31% Drop Due to Weather
29 January 2020
The forecast data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that world citrus production for the 2019-2020 season will decline. Morocco’s production will drop by 31%.
Morocco’s Agri-Food Exports Nearly Double, Reaching 57.7 Billion Dirhams
27 January 2020
Morocco has experienced a boom in its agri-food exports between 2010 and 2018. Exports have increased from 29.3 billion DH to 57.7 billion DH during this period.
Spanish Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla Face Economic Crisis as Morocco Keeps Borders Closed
26 January 2020
The presidents of Ceuta and Melilla have invited the Moroccan government to reopen the borders giving access to the enclaves, at the risk of suffocating and isolating their (…)
Tanger Med Port Sees Record Growth: Container Traffic Surges 38%, Vehicle Exports Rise
21 January 2020
The port of Tanger Med recorded good performance last year. In total, 4,801,713 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) were handled, an exceptional increase of 38% compared to 2018.
Russia Blocks 211 Tons of Moroccan Tomatoes Over Pest Infestation
19 January 2020
The Russian phytosanitary authorities blocked 211 tons of Moroccan tomato at the port of St. Petersburg last year due to the discovery of an infection.
Renault Morocco Boosts Production Despite Global Auto Slump
17 January 2020
The Renault Group Morocco has achieved good performance in 2019, despite a declining global market.
Dutch Super Cup Eyes Potential Move to Morocco, Following European Trend
13 January 2020
The Netherlands could be tempted by the idea of exporting the Johan Cruyff Schaal to Moroccan soil. The wish was expressed by a Dutch expert in sports marketing, who sees no (…)