Ukraine War Sparks Wheat Price Surge, Threatening African Food Security
26 February 2022
As Russian missiles strike Ukraine, experts warn that the impact of the conflict will not fail to be felt in all African countries, including Morocco.
Imports
Morocco Grapples with Soaring Oil Prices and Economic Challenges
26 February 2022
Faced with the rise in world prices, particularly for oil, gas and food, the Moroccan economy is being put to the test. The government will have to review its priorities to get (…)
Spanish Zucchini Imports from Morocco Plummet 37% Since 2018
2 February 2022
Spanish imports of Moroccan zucchini have fallen by -37.34%, from 13.07 million kilos in 2018 (January to November) to 8.19 million kilos over the same period in 2021.
Far-Right Vox Party Urges EU to Impose ’Green Tariff’ on Moroccan Imports
30 January 2022
The Vox party is calling on the European Union (EU) for a green tariff on foreign products, particularly Moroccan ones, to reduce their invasion of the European market and put (…)
Morocco Considers Lifting Drone Import Ban Amid Business Pressure
18 January 2022
The parliamentary group of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has just questioned the government on the ban on the import of drones decided since 2015. According to (…)
Spanish Imports of Moroccan Produce Surge 30% in Five Years, Led by Watermelon and Tomatoes
18 January 2022
Spanish imports of Moroccan fruits and vegetables, particularly watermelon, tomato, citrus fruits and grapes, have increased by 30% over the past five years.
Morocco Imposes Trade Restrictions on Tunisia and Egypt to Protect Local Industries
11 January 2022
After Turkey, Morocco, determined to ensure compliance with the Free Trade Agreements with its partners, has just established negative lists with Tunisia and Egypt, temporarily (…)
Morocco Slashes Import Duties on Classic Cars, Delighting Collectors
5 January 2022
Vehicles known as "historic" are now subject to a 2.5% customs duty rate and will be classified under the "Art Objects and Historic Collections" category. This is good news for (…)
Morocco Extends Tariffs on Turkish Textile Imports for Another Year
3 January 2022
The Moroccan customs authority announced the extension for one year of the safeguard measure on imports of clothing and textile products from Turkey.
Spanish Tomato Exports Drop 20% as Moroccan Imports Surge 32%
3 January 2022
Spain has increased its imports of Moroccan tomatoes by 32.58% and reduced its tomato exports by 20.49% by the end of October compared to the same period in 2018, according to (…)