Morocco Bans UK Cattle and Beef Imports Amid Disease Concerns
9 January 2023
Moroccan customs have just banned, for a period of one year, the import of cattle and their meat from the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
Imports
Spanish Tomato Exports Plummet as Moroccan Imports Surge 51% in Five Years
7 January 2023
Imports of Moroccan tomatoes into Spain have increased by 51% in five years. During the same time, Spanish tomato exports have fallen by 25%.
Morocco Bans Import and Sale of High-Emission Vehicles Starting 2023
27 December 2022
Morocco is continuing its efforts to reduce the impact of pollution on citizens’ health and the environment. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics and the Department of (…)
Morocco to Impose 40% Tax on E-Cigarettes, Sparking Industry Concerns
14 November 2022
Import duties on e-cigarettes are expected to rise from 2.5 to 40% as of next year. The measure is very poorly received by merchants.
Morocco Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Vietnamese Bike and Motorcycle Tires
6 November 2022
Morocco has opened, for the first time ever, an anti-dumping investigation into bicycle and motorcycle tires and inner tubes originating from or imported from Vietnam.
Spain Turns to Morocco for Fertilizers Amid Global Supply Crunch
27 October 2022
Due to the rise in fertilizer prices that threatens crops and could lead to a shortage of this product, Spain is likely to rely more on Moroccan fertilizers.
Morocco’s Beloved Green Tea Faces Price Pressure Amid Global Market Shifts
26 October 2022
Green tea prices have remained stable in Morocco, despite the volatility of international commodity prices. But how long will this stability last?
Morocco Suspends Import Duties on Heavy Cattle to Boost Beef Supply Amid Drought
21 October 2022
The Moroccan government has adopted a draft decree on the abolition of customs duties on the purchase of domestic cattle weighing at least 550 kg.
Morocco to Cut Medicine Taxes in 2023, Improving Healthcare Access
17 October 2022
In order to allow Moroccans to have access to health services, the government is considering reviewing the taxation on medicines and health products. Mechanisms are being (…)
Israel Imports Moroccan Etrogs for Sukkot Due to Religious Restrictions
13 October 2022
For the celebration of the Sukkot holiday this year, Jews in Israel will use Moroccan etrogs. A large quantity of this fruit has been shipped to Israel, due to restrictions (…)