Despite the difficult health situation the world is going through, the export of agricultural products continues to rise in Morocco. The prospects for this sector are also very encouraging.
Operators in the fruit and vegetable processing sector will benefit from the new import substitution strategy of the Ministry of Industry. The Moroccan government has just adopted a draft decree to this effect.
In terms of basic products, Morocco represents a major supplier to the countries of West Africa. The Kingdom meets their demand, especially for fresh fruits and vegetables, at affordable prices.
The Russian Halal market could offer new opportunities for Moroccan producers. In this sense, a new agreement has just been signed between Morocco and Russia.
Several animal welfare associations have denounced the mistreatment suffered by many animals born and sold alive in France to be slaughtered in Arab countries, including Morocco. Unbearable images of these animals during their transport to the Maghreb have been broadcast in a report.
Morocco finds itself in a situation of net importer of agricultural products, while it was one of the major exporters. The Kingdom has thus opened the door to the European agri-food industry, in terms of added value and job creation.
In a difficult context marked by the health crisis due to the coronavirus, hope is allowed for certain sectoral activities, including exports. They increased by 6.8% in August compared to the same period in 2019.
The Moroccan tomato is very present on European markets despite the health crisis related to the coronavirus. The export campaign has started off with a bang.
Despite the sanitary certificates issued to the Netherlands, Belgium and France, Russia refuses to import Moroccan tomatoes. They would be carrying the Pepino mosaic virus, according to the national laboratory.
Despite the pandemic, Morocco’s fruit and vegetable exports to Spain amounted to 583 million euros between January and August 2020, according to data from the Spanish customs and special tax service, processed by FEPEX.
Moroccan heavy goods vehicle drivers are required to refuel only at Spanish service stations, risking fines. The decision is not to the liking of the drivers or their representatives.
Morocco exported more than 85,650 tons of watermelons to Spain during the 2019-2020 agricultural season. With this volume, the kingdom ranks 1st among the five major exporters of this fruit to Spain.