The automotive industry , Morocco’s leading export sector, continues on its good momentum. By the end of October, the figures reached nearly 66.23 billion dirhams, an increase of 12.4% compared to last year.
The visa restriction measures imposed by France are having a negative impact on Moroccan tomato and early produce exports, which are transported by Moroccan exporting companies and truckers. The latter see this decision as an economic war aimed at breaking the competition from national carriers.
The visa restrictions imposed by the French authorities on Moroccan carriers are also affecting the Saint-Charles international multimodal platform.
Most Moroccans prefer to wear foreign brand clothes, thus neglecting national products. This is revealed by a study carried out by the Averty polling firm for the Moroccan Denim and Fashion Cluster (MDFC).
The prices of certain basic products have recently experienced a significant increase. The situation is causing concern and questions among Moroccan households.
Franck Riester, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in charge of Foreign Trade and Attractiveness of France, will make a three-day working visit to Morocco starting next Monday.
For the 2021-2022 season, the volume of avocado exports grown in Morocco is expected to increase to reach 40,000 tons, or 15 to 20% more than the previous year.
Moroccan citrus exports to the United Kingdom have jumped 15 to 20% and could reach 600,000 to 650,000 tonnes next season, according to the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Citrus Fruits.
International road hauliers (TIR) are increasingly unable to carry out their activities. The reason is the refusal of the French embassy to grant visas to former carriers, particularly those in the South zone.
With the resurgence of Delta variant cases in China and Vietnam, several major clothing and footwear companies are leaving these countries to settle in countries closer to their stores in the United States, Europe or Morocco.
Morocco has seen a boom in organic and organic farming in recent years, thanks to strong local and especially export demand.
The Moroccan automotive industry continues the upward trend observed since the first half of this year. As of the end of September, exports reached 58.35 billion dirhams and a little over 244,000 cars.