Morocco Restricts Food Exports to Combat Inflation Ahead of Ramadan

Government spokesman Mustapha Baitas said the priority is now given to the domestic market and that the export of food products such as tomatoes, onions and potatoes will be restricted until prices reach a stable level. The government has also reminded professionals to direct their production towards the domestic market.

Since the beginning of the year, the government has strengthened price controls by inspecting more than 45,000 food storage and sales points. These inspections led to the discovery of 2,457 violations and the destruction of 273 tons of non-compliant food products. The government is also stepping up the fight against speculation, without giving more details on this.

Inflation in Morocco reached 8.3% in December 2022, according to the World Bank, due to the war in Ukraine and the reorganization of value chains. Despite the measures taken by the government, low-income families are the most affecte