Economy



Morocco strengthens role as a key fertilizer supplier to India

Morocco is solidifying its position as a leading fertilizer supplier to India, bolstered by strategic agreements and its commitment to high-quality exports. The country’s state-owned OCP Group, a global leader in the fertilizer industry, has played a pivotal role in meeting India’s agricultural......

Aramco’s net profit drops by 22% in Q2 due to oil price slump

Aramco, the world's largest oil exporter and cornerstone of the Saudi economy, continues to see declining profits for the tenth consecutive quarter since its record highs in late 2022. The company's net income fell from $29.07 billion to $22.67 billion, largely due to “lower crude oil,......

Europe remains Morocco’s leading trade partner despite slight decline

Morocco's trade exchanges with global markets recorded a notable increase of 6.3% in 2024, yet Europe retained its position as the country's dominant trade partner, despite a modest decline in its overall share. New data from Morocco’s Exchange Office reveals that European partners accounted......

Europe remains Morocco’s top trade partner despite slight decline

Europe continued to dominate Morocco’s foreign trade in 2024, accounting for 62% of total trade volume, down slightly from 63.2% in 2023, according to the latest annual report by the Moroccan Office of Exchange. European countries provided 56.4% of Morocco’s imports and received 71.4% of......

China strengthens Morocco partnership as a gateway to Africa

China is seeking to deepen its multisectoral collaboration with Morocco, positioning the North African country as a key entry point for expanding its influence across Africa. The partnership spans healthcare, trade, and technology, with both nations emphasizing shared goals for regional development and......

Australian prime minister Albanese begins China trip to strengthen trade ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has embarked on a weeklong visit to China, aiming to fortify economic relations between the two nations. The visit, which commenced this weekend, includes high-level meetings with top Chinese officials and a focus on rebuilding trade following years of strained......

Brics nations advance de-dollarization, reshaping global financial order

A growing movement among Brics nations to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade is challenging longstanding American financial dominance. By adopting local currencies for international transactions, the alliance of emerging economies is reshaping the global financial landscape and provoking......

Morocco partners with Chinese firm on MAD 220 million smart farming initiative

Morocco has embarked on a significant agricultural partnership with Jungnong Group, a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of China's Agricultural Development Group. This collaboration represents a pivotal move in Morocco's commitment to sustainable and technology-driven farming practices. Formalized......

US and China reach new trade agreement

President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China have recently signed a trade deal aimed at resolving the ongoing trade conflict between the two largest global economies. Speaking at a White House event on Thursday evening, Trump confirmed the signing but did not offer further details.......

Morocco launches major lithium battery materials plant to support EV growth

Morocco has announced the inauguration of its first lithium-ion material manufacturing plant in Jorf Lasfar, a significant step in the country’s push to become a global leader in green technology and electric vehicle (EV) production. The facility, developed by COBCO—a partnership between......

Morocco to renegotiate free trade pact with Turkiye amid trade deficit concerns

Morocco is preparing to reassess its free trade agreement (FTA) with Turkiye as it seeks to address a growing trade deficit, which has reached alarming levels due to significant imports of Turkish textiles and fabrics. According to sources close to the matter, Moroccan officials aim to push for increased......

China’s tariff exemption on African imports offers Morocco a chance to shrink trade deficit

Economic experts in Morocco view China’s recent removal of customs duties on imports from African countries as a significant chance for Morocco to address its longstanding trade imbalance with China. Despite Morocco achieving record exports worth $1.3 billion to China last year, this amount remains......

Elites under scrutiny: wealth concentration fuels public discontent

The growing influence and wealth of global elites have become a focal point of public frustration, straining the social fabric amid rising inequality. This tension manifests across continents, with economic disparities and elite dominance reshaping political and cultural landscapes. Elite universities......

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