Morocco
Tanger Med Port Goes Paperless: Digital Transit Mandatory from February 15
As of February 15th, port passage will become fully digitalized and mandatory at the Tanger Med port.
Topic
Exports
Morocco
Moroccan Craft Exports Surge 50% in 2021, Reaching 893 Million Dirhams
Strongly shaken by the health crisis, the crafts sector experienced a strong rebound in activity in 2021, achieving an export turnover of more than 893 MDH, an increase of 50% compared to the previous year.
Spain
Spanish Zucchini Imports from Morocco Plummet 37% Since 2018
Spanish imports of Moroccan zucchini have fallen by -37.34%, from 13.07 million kilos in 2018 (January to November) to 8.19 million kilos over the same period in 2021.
Morocco
Morocco's Economic Growth Slows to 3.2% as Omicron Measures Impact Recovery
Morocco’s GDP growth is expected to reach 3.2% in 2022, instead of an initial forecast of 3.4%, according to the research department of the rating agency Fitch Solutions. This is due to the restrictive measures taken by the Moroccan government to fight the spread of the Omicron variant.
Morocco
Morocco's Pomegranate Exports Soar: Production Jumps 45% Since 2017
Moroccan pomegranate production has seen a sharp increase during the last season, which ended just a few days ago. The volume of exports reaching 910 tons in 2021 compared to 362 tons in 2017.
Morocco
Far-Right Vox Party Demands EU Curb Moroccan Agricultural Imports
Vox is once again attacking Moroccan agricultural exports to the European market. The Spanish far-right party calls for the protection of Spanish farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen.
Morocco
Morocco Extends Export Relief Measures for 6 Months Amid Ongoing Pandemic Impact
Due to the persistent effects of the health crisis on exports, the Moroccan customs authorities have decided to extend by 6 months the easing measures taken to support economic operators.
Spain
Spanish Tomato Exports Drop 20% as Moroccan Imports Surge 32%
Spain has increased its imports of Moroccan tomatoes by 32.58% and reduced its tomato exports by 20.49% by the end of October compared to the same period in 2018, according to Estacom data.
Spain
Morocco's Fruit and Vegetable Exports to Spain Surge, Dominating Non-EU Imports
Moroccan exports of fruits and vegetables to Spain reached 608 million euros in the first nine months of 2021, or a quarter of Spanish imports.
Morocco
Morocco's Avocado Boom: Production Soars to 25,000 Tons Annually
Morocco has seen a steady increase in avocado production in recent years. The many avocado orchards that have appeared have brought the cultivation of this crop to 8,000 hectares.
Morocco
Brazil Seeks to Expand Halal Food Exports to Morocco and Muslim Markets
Brazil has announced the imminent signing of trade agreements with several Muslim countries, including Morocco, to increase its exports of agricultural products to this vast market.
Morocco
Morocco's Textile Industry Unveils 'Dayem Morocco' Strategy to Boost Local and Export Sales
Textile professionals want to promote local consumption, by dressing Moroccans with national brands. A new marketing strategy has been designed for this purpose to boost export sales.