Keywords: International trade


Morocco Avocado Summit expands internationally as industry targets global growth

Morocco's avocado industry is set to strengthen its international profile this autumn as the second Morocco Avocado Summit prepares to welcome foreign delegations for the first time, reflecting the country's growing ambitions in the global fresh produce market. Scheduled for 15 October in Larache,......

Report highlights Morocco’s strong support for open trade

A new Afobarometer report indicates that Morocco is among the African countries showing the strongest public support for open trade and international economic cooperation. Based on surveys conducted across 38 African nations during 2024 and 2025, the study explores citizens' views on global trade,......

China's exports and imports post strong July growth amid global AI demand

China recorded robust trade growth in July, with both exports and imports rising sharply from a year earlier as strong global demand for technology products—particularly those linked to artificial intelligence—continued to support the country's external sector. The latest customs figures......

Morocco strengthens its position as a key economic partner for Spain with trade surpassing €10 billion

Morocco has reinforced its role as one of Spain’s most important economic partners, with bilateral trade exceeding €10 billion during the first five months of 2026. The latest figures highlight the growing integration of the two neighboring economies and the continued expansion of commercial......

Twenty-five U.S. states challenge new Trump tariffs in court

A coalition of 25 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit challenging the latest tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, arguing that the new import duties exceed presidential authority and place additional financial pressure on businesses and consumers. The legal action follows the administration's......

Russia seeks to expand trade and economic cooperation with Morocco

Russia has expressed its interest in strengthening economic and commercial ties with Morocco, emphasizing that the two countries have significant untapped potential to expand bilateral trade and investment across several strategic sectors. According to the Russian ambassador to Morocco, annual trade......

Iran warns of possible closure of strategic waterways amid rising regional tensions

Iran has warned that continued regional tensions and increased military pressure could lead to stricter control or even the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other strategically important maritime routes, raising fresh concerns over global energy security and international shipping. Senior Iranian......

Tanger Med ranks among the world’s largest container ports

Morocco’s Tanger Med port is strengthening its position in global maritime trade after ranking 16th among the world’s largest container ports, according to a recent classification published by Ports Europe. The port complex recorded strong growth in 2025, handling approximately 11.1 million......

Morocco boosts agricultural and food exports to MAD 86.2 billion in 2025

Morocco's agricultural and food exports continued to expand in 2025, reaching MAD 86.2 billion, compared with around MAD 62 billion in 2020. The increase represents growth of approximately 38% over five years, highlighting the growing role of the sector in the country's international trade. The......