
Morocco Overtakes Spain as Top Black Olive Exporter to US Market
Morocco increased its black olive exports to the United States by 110% from January to July 2021, far exceeding those of Spain, which fell by 6% over the same period compared to 2020.

Morocco increased its black olive exports to the United States by 110% from January to July 2021, far exceeding those of Spain, which fell by 6% over the same period compared to 2020.

Morocco has just launched a major communication campaign in the United States supported by a temporary showroom. This operation, which will take place in the Hudson Yards Public Square & Gardens, aims to promote the exportable offer of the kingdom.

Morocco intends to boost its exports of packaged olive oil to the English market. The Agricultural Development Agency (ADA) is reflecting on the subject.

This year, tomato production in Europe is disastrous. A situation that could benefit Moroccan tomatoes , whose import is subject to quotas imposed by Brussels.

New attacks against Moroccan farmers. Rumors are circulating, claiming the harmfulness of the Moroccan watermelon, forcing the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) to take the field again to certify the quality of this locally produced fruit according to food safety standards.

Despite the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Moroccan exports have increased significantly this year thanks to the industrial project bank initiative, which has contributed to a revitalization of Moroccan markets internationally.

Morocco’s global trades have shown good performance both in terms of exports and in terms of investment attractiveness. Nevertheless, the effects of the health crisis related to the Covid-19 pandemic have not spared any sector.

During the first half of 2021, remittances from Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) reached more than 44.19 billion dirhams (MMDH), compared to only 29.83 MMDH in the same period last year, an increase of 48.1%.

Israel’s export potential to Morocco could reach $250 million per year. This is what the report from the Ministry of Regional Cooperation and the Israeli Institute of Exports indicates.

The most used mode of transport in the kingdom is the maritime mode with 91.4 million tons (MT), or 96.3% of the total exchanges carried out with the rest of the world. This is according to the annual report of the [Office des changes] on foreign trade for the year 2020.

Automotive exports , Morocco’s leading export sector for seven years, amounted to 72.18 billion dirhams (MMDH) in 2020, down 9.9% compared to 2019.

The United States has been, by far, the leading importing country of handicraft products from Fez over the past ten years, with 140.755 million dirhams. They are followed by Spain (28.929 million dirhams) and France (28.925 million dirhams).