Phosphates

Morocco, a "critical mineral" for the USA: Toward historic legislation to lift sanctions on phosphate

30 April 2026

American senators have introduced a bill to lift tariffs on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers. This initiative aims to relieve farmers hit by a price surge linked to Middle East (…)

From Rock to Gray Gold: OCP’s Plan to Transform 75% of Global Reserves into Premium Fertilizer

28 April 2026

Holding the majority of global phosphate reserves, Morocco is executing a strategic shift. The objective is to move away from simple mineral exports to locally produce (…)

Automobile in the lead, phosphates in decline: the mixed results of Moroccan exports

3 April 2026

Moroccan exports reached 74.8 billion dirhams at the end of February 2026. This 2% increase is driven by the dynamism of the automotive and aeronautics sectors, despite the (…)

The Moroccan giant OCP is not affected by the crisis

3 April 2026

In 2025, the OCP group of Mostafa Terrab achieved a turnover of 113.9 billion dirhams. The Moroccan fertilizer giant is performing globally thanks to its customized products (…)

France: a toxic metal in food, fertilizers from Morocco pointed out

25 March 2026

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) is warning about the over-exposure of the French to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal. This (…)

Morocco facing the oil shock: the economy threatened by the flare-up in the Middle East

23 March 2026

The flare-up in the Middle East is weakening the Moroccan economy, which is heavily dependent on its energy imports. This geopolitical crisis threatens the kingdom’s supply of (…)

The United States calls on Morocco to the rescue to save farmers

18 March 2026

To address the fertilizer shortage caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the US administration is looking for new supply routes. Discussions are underway with Morocco and (…)

Strait of Ormuz: The blockade that threatens to paralyze Moroccan phosphates

16 March 2026

The closure of the Strait of Ormuz is shaking the global fertilizer market. Heavily dependent on raw materials from the Middle East, Morocco fears major disruptions to its (…)

Why your oranges are going to become more expensive

12 March 2026

The floods in Morocco have devastated citrus plantations in the Gharb and Loukkos regions. Between root asphyxiation and tree losses, producers are warning of a drop in (…)

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens Moroccan agriculture

12 March 2026

The halt in fertilizer production in the Gulf and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are causing a surge in global prices. This crisis threatens agricultural production, (…)