Morocco
Morocco Resumes Onion and Potato Exports to West Africa After COVID-19 Pause
Moroccan exporters can export onions and potatoes to West African countries. Suspended in the meantime due to covid-19 and fear of shortages, exports have resumed.
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Exports
Morocco
Mauritania Eases Entry for Moroccan Trucks to Ensure Food Supply Amid Pandemic
The Mauritanian Ministry of Commerce and Tourism, despite the measures taken to limit the spread of the coronavirus, indicated on Thursday that "all facilities have been granted to Moroccan truck drivers." The aim is to allow them to ensure "the supply of the local market with goods and foodstuffs under good conditions".
Morocco
Morocco to Begin Exporting Protective Masks as Daily Production Surges
Morocco will soon export protective masks. This is what the Minister of Industry, Trade and Green and Digital Economy, Moulay Hafid Elalamy announced last Thursday, before the House of Representatives.
Morocco
Morocco Refutes Food Crisis Claims Amid Trade Deficit with Gulf States
Contrary to what some Saudis and Emiratis are stirring up in public opinion in these times of COVID-19, Morocco is not facing a food crisis. With its agricultural lands, Moroccans produce well beyond their needs.
Morocco
Morocco to Produce High-Quality Face Masks for International Export
The Minister of Industry, Moulay Hafid Elalamy, said that Morocco will produce better quality masks for export.
Morocco
Morocco Ramps Up Mask Production, Eyes European Export Market
The Minister of Industry, Moulay Hafid Elalamy, stated, during his appearance on Al Oula , that Morocco will soon export its masks to Europe. A commercial ambition that is part of the national strategy for the production and distribution of protective masks.
Morocco
Vegetable and Legume Prices Surge in Morocco Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The first effects of the coronavirus pandemic are already there. Thus, some Moroccan consumers have already noted a sharp increase in the prices of vegetables and legumes.
Spain
EU Imports of Moroccan Fruits and Vegetables Surge, Spain Leads Demand
The European Union remains the leading import market for Moroccan fruits and vegetables, with a total of nearly 860,000 tons of market garden products.
Morocco
Turkish Mafia Exploits Moroccan Gold Deposits with Local Support
A Turkish mafia, specialized in the trafficking of precious metals, exploits the Moroccan deposit, with the blessing of the local authorities.
Spain
Moroccan Exporters Urge Government Action as Spanish Farmers Block Agricultural Shipments to Europe
The Moroccan Association of Exporters (ASMEX) is calling for government intervention regarding the blockade of Moroccan exports to European markets by Spanish farmers, since Tuesday, February 25.
Spain
Spanish Farmers Target Moroccan Produce Trucks in Escalating Trade Tensions
Morocco, the main supplier of the Spanish market in fruits and vegetables, has reason to be concerned since some pressure groups have encouraged Spanish farmers to declare war on Moroccan products.
Spain
Morocco Shifts to Net Electricity Exporter, Slashing Imports by 93%
Moroccan electricity imports have fallen by 93.5%, compared to 2018 when the country imported 2.3 billion dirhams worth.