Keywords: Imports


Samir refinery collapse leaves Morocco facing a new energy security equation

Ten years after the shutdown of Morocco’s only oil refinery, the future of the Samir complex remains unresolved. What was once regarded as a cornerstone of the country’s energy infrastructure has become the subject of repeated legal proceedings, unsuccessful takeover attempts and a broader......

Trump criticizes Canada as trade tensions deepen between Washington and Ottawa

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Canada amid an escalating trade dispute between the two neighboring countries, accusing Ottawa of treating American businesses unfairly and describing Canada in highly negative terms. Trump made the comments as Washington and Ottawa face renewed tensions......

Morocco remains the EU’s leading supplier of phosphate rock

Morocco continues to play a central role in supplying phosphate rock to the European Union, highlighting the North African country’s importance to Europe’s access to a raw material essential for fertiliser production and agriculture. According to the 2026 report of Italy’s Circular......

Morocco-Spain trade surpasses €14 billion in seven months despite migration tensions

Trade between Morocco and Spain continued to expand during the first seven months of 2026, with the combined value of merchandise exchanges exceeding €14.19 billion. The increase came despite renewed tensions surrounding migration and the border situation, underlining the depth of the economic links......

Maritime transport dominates Morocco’s trade with the European Union

Maritime transport remained the main channel for goods exchanged between Morocco and the European Union in 2025, underlining the strategic importance of shipping routes and port infrastructure to the country's trade with its largest commercial partner. Eurostat data show that Moroccan imports from......

Bank Al-Maghrib sees Morocco growth reach 4.4% as agriculture rebounds

Morocco's economy is set to expand by 4.4% in 2026, according to Bank Al-Maghrib's latest quarterly assessment, with a strong agricultural rebound and continued job creation providing important support to overall activity. The central bank expects growth to slow to 2.9% in 2027 as agricultural......

Algeria’s new road code sparks fire extinguisher shortage and price surge

Algeria’s new road-safety requirements are creating an unexpected problem for motorists: the equipment required to comply with the rules has become increasingly difficult to find, with fire extinguishers at the center of the controversy. The new Road Code, Law No. 26-09 of May 12, 2026, was published......

South Korea moves to reduce dependence on Middle Eastern oil and gas

South Korea is preparing to significantly diversify its energy supply chains, with the government aiming to reduce its dependence on crude oil from the Middle East to 50% or less by 2035. The strategy forms part of Seoul’s first comprehensive long-term resource security plan, developed in response......

Morocco beef prices top MAD 140 as frozen imports from Brazil approach

Beef prices in Morocco have climbed beyond MAD 140 per kilogram in some regions, putting renewed pressure on consumers and prompting meat-sector professionals to look toward additional imports to strengthen domestic supply. Frozen beef shipments, particularly from Brazil, are expected to begin arriving......