Keywords: Imports


Red Sea Attacks Drive Up Asia-Morocco Shipping Costs by 60-100%

A recent surge in attacks on commercial ships transiting the Red Sea has prompted shipping companies to impose substantial surcharges on Asia-Morocco cargo routes over the past three weeks. According to Rachid Tahiri, president of Morocco's Association of Freight Forwarders, rates for a standard......

Morocco's Journey to Energy Independence: A 21% Decrease in Energy Imports

Morocco has achieved a significant milestone on its path to energy independence. The North African nation successfully slashed its energy import bill by more than 21% in the first 11 months of 2023 compared to the previous year, as announced by the Moroccan Office of Exchange on Tuesday. This substantial......

Moroccan Trade Deficit Shrinks: Imports Decline, Exports Hold Steady

Morocco's trade deficit witnessed a substantial reduction during the first 11 months of 2022, decreasing by 21.5 billion Moroccan dirhams (DH) compared to the same period last year, according to the country's Foreign Exchange Office. In the midst of global economic challenges, exports demonstrated......

Moroccan Mango Imports Surpass 12,000 Tons: A Growing Trend in Consumption

The demand for mangoes in Morocco is witnessing a remarkable upswing. In the period spanning January to September 2023, the nation's mango imports achieved a noteworthy milestone, totaling 12,400 tons marginally less than the 12,600 tons documented in the corresponding period of the preceding year. Despite......

Morocco and Egypt Thrive as UK Vegetable Imports Shift Post-Brexit

Since the UK formally withdrew from the EU, Morocco and Egypt have experienced a surge in profits, benefiting from a significant shift in British vegetable imports beyond Europe. Recent data reveals that Morocco has tripled its produce exports to the UK from 2018 to 2022. Meanwhile, traditional EU suppliers......