Morocco Garlic Crisis: European Imports Threaten Local Producers

Moroccan garlic producers are sounding the alarm over the massive arrival of Spanish and Chinese products. They fear significant losses and, in the long term, a decline in national production.

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The National Federation of garlic producers and sellers claims to have alerted authorities about this competition deemed particularly aggressive. The Competition Council and the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development have agreed to meet with them, unlike the Ministries of Agriculture and Commerce, accused of refusing to open dialogue.

According to the National Federation of garlic producers and sellers of Morocco, the Moroccan market would notably be supplied with small-sized foreign garlic that would not be marketed in European countries.

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Professionals cite several categories of imported sizes and believe these products are sold in Morocco to directly compete with local garlic. They highlight the quality of Moroccan products, particularly its taste and aromatic strength.

The Federation accuses officials of allowing the national market to be overwhelmed by foreign garlic, while producers were expecting protective measures and support to increase their yields.

Professionals hoped to make Morocco a country capable of exporting more garlic. They now fear that import pressure will discourage farmers and cause a reduction in cultivated areas in the coming seasons.

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Lacking a response from authorities, the Federation announces a demonstration on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in front of the Ministry of Agriculture headquarters in Rabat. Producers plan to come with their garlic to make visible the threat weighing on the national sector.