Keywords: Imports


Record-breaking banana imports in Morocco

In 2024, Morocco reached a record-high volume of banana imports, exceeding 36,000 tons, marking an increase of nearly 29% compared to the previous year. This surge is attributed to a decline in local banana production, leading Morocco to increase its purchases from Spain and Portugal, which have gradually......

China imposes 34% tariffs on U.S. imports amid escalating trade tensions

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has announced a 34% tariff on all imports of American goods, effective April 10. This decision follows the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently announced similar duties on Chinese exports. The new tariffs from......

Strategic Morocco-U.S. partnership amid new tariffs

Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas reaffirmed the significance of the Morocco-U.S. partnership in response to concerns over the newly imposed 10% tariffs by the U.S. administration. He described the alliance as strategic and multifaceted, emphasizing Morocco’s unique position as the only African......

Morocco extends wheat import subsidies amid ongoing drought

Morocco has officially announced the continuation of its subsidy program for soft wheat imports throughout 2025, a strategic response to the persistent drought that has severely impacted the nation’s agricultural output. The National Interprofessional Office for Cereals and Legumes (ONICL) confirmed......

Algeria's banana crisis: military regime obscures its failures

The Algerian regime has once again demonstrated its arbitrary policies by targeting banana importers to mask the true reasons behind the soaring prices of this fruit in the national market. Rather than taking responsibility for its own mistakes, the current power prefers to penalize merchants, depriving......

Morocco probes steel wire imports amid claims of market dumping

The Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning galvanized steel wire imports from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The move follows complaints lodged by local companies, which argue that these imports are being sold at artificially low prices,......

US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Escalate Global Trade War

The United States has implemented new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, further intensifying the global trade war initiated by President Donald Trump. As of Wednesday, all metal imports are now subject to a 25% tariff with no exemptions, and the duty on aluminum has increased from 10%. The expiration......

Morocco's growing dependence on vegetable oil imports

Morocco has significantly increased its imports of vegetable oils, particularly sunflower oil, in recent years. This shift in consumption patterns is largely driven by inflation and changing consumer preferences. According to a report from the Russian Federal Center for the Development of Agricultural......

Morocco surpasses France as Spain's leading gas importer

Morocco has emerged as Spain's largest natural gas customer, overtaking France, according to recent figures released by the Corporation of Strategic Reserves of Petroleum Products (Cores). Data highlighted by The Objective reveals that Morocco imported a staggering 9,703 gigawatt hours of natural......