Keywords: OCP Group


Morocco’s Public Enterprises Generate MAD 22.6 Billion in Net Profit in 2024

Morocco’s state-owned enterprises recorded a substantial financial recovery in 2024, with combined net profit rising to 22.6 billion dirhams from 6.8 billion dirhams a year earlier. The increase highlights the improved performance of major public-sector groups, particularly the OCP Group and the......

Morocco becomes first North African destination on China’s new liquid ammonia shipping route

China has launched a new international maritime route dedicated to transporting liquid ammonia to North Africa, with Morocco selected as the destination for its inaugural cargo of 30,000 tonnes. The shipment marks a new step in commercial and logistical cooperation between the two countries and could......

OCP Moves to Take Full Control of EMAPHOS to Expand Morocco’s Specialty Phosphate Business

Morocco’s OCP Group is preparing to take full ownership of EMAPHOS, a leading producer of purified phosphoric acid, in a move designed to strengthen its position in specialized phosphate products and industrial applications with higher added value. The planned transaction will see OCP acquire......

Morocco Champions Women Farmers and Sustainable Agrifood Systems at FAO Meeting in Rome

Morocco has renewed its call for greater economic empowerment of women farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs, highlighting their role in strengthening food security, climate resilience and sustainable economic growth across Africa. The initiative took centre stage at a meeting held on Wednesday in......

US Review Could Determine Future of Duties on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilisers

The future of US trade restrictions on Moroccan phosphate fertilisers will come under renewed scrutiny in 2027, as American authorities weigh the interests of domestic producers against the agricultural sector’s demand for affordable fertiliser supplies. The US International Trade Commission (USITC)......

NTN Europe and OCP Maintenance Solutions Join Forces on AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance

NTN Europe and OCP Maintenance Solutions have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at bringing artificial intelligence-powered predictive maintenance to industrial operators across Europe. The agreement was signed on September 21 in El Jadida, Morocco, bringing together NTN Europe’s expertise......

Morocco’s OCP Group expands capital footprint with $150 million hybrid bond tap

Moroccan phosphate and fertilizer behemoth OCP S.A. has demonstrated continued momentum in global capital markets, successfully securing $149.9 million through an over-the-counter tap issue. The financing move expands upon the 10.25-year tranche of the group's landmark perpetual subordinated hybrid......

Morocco strengthens its position in the global phosphate market as Chinese supplies decline

Morocco is emerging as an increasingly important player in the global phosphate market as declining Chinese exports raise concerns over the stability of fertilizer supply chains and reinforce the strategic importance of reliable producers. The shift is highlighting Morocco’s position as the holder......

Moroccan phosphate industry faces cadmium challenge while strengthening its position in Europe

Morocco’s phosphate industry is facing growing pressure to reduce cadmium levels in fertilizers exported to European markets, as regulators and consumers pay increasing attention to the metal’s potential health and environmental risks. Natural phosphate can contain cadmium, which may enter......