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 high-technology compound fertilizers, deemed significantly more effective.
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 decline in phosphates.
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 and a strategy of autonomy, despite instability in the Middle East.
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 pollutant contaminates food through agricultural soils, massively treated with phosphate fertilizers mainly imported from Morocco .
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 hydrocarbons and poses a major risk to its phosphate industry.
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 Venezuela to secure the crucial needs of farmers.
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 phosphate exports, reviving concerns about global food security.
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 production that will have a lasting impact on exports and the local market.
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, directly impacting Moroccan exports and the food security of developing countries.
A new species of giant mosasaur , named Pluridens imelaki, has been identified in the phosphates of Morocco. This nine-meter-long predator is reshaping our understanding of the diversity of marine reptiles at the end of the dinosaur era.
Morocco has risen to 15th place in the world in mining attractiveness, becoming the second most sought-after destination in Africa. Driven by the improvement of its public policies, the country is showing a notable progression according to recent industry data.
An international team has discovered Khinjaria acuta in Morocco’s phosphate deposits, a mosasaur with dagger-shaped teeth . The discovery confirms the dominance of these giant marine reptiles shortly before the extinction of the dinosaurs.