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......
Morocco has rapidly emerged as one of the leading markets for Russian wheat exports in recent years, joining other growing destinations such as Nigeria, Kenya, Libya, Tunisia, and Tanzania. Dmitry Sergeyev, chairman of the Russian Union of Grain Exporters and Producers, highlighted this trend in an interview......
A recent joint report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has revealed that Morocco ranks as the 24th largest source of counterfeit goods worldwide as of 2020. This ranking highlights a notable disparity between......
The recent imposition of sweeping tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through global markets, particularly affecting long-standing U.S. trading partners like the European Union, Japan, and South Korea. However, several countries, including Brazil, Egypt, Singapore, and Turkey,......
Global financial markets have plunged as US President Donald Trump intensified his defense of broad new tariffs, describing them as necessary "medicine" despite triggering widespread investor panic and massive sell-offs. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said although he doesn’t wish......
Moroccan traditional handicrafts exports saw significant growth in 2025, with a 27% increase in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2024, totaling exports exceeding 231 million dirhams. This growth trend was particularly strong in January 2025, which saw a 31% increase compared......
Morocco’s imports from Turkiye surged to $225.3 million in January 2025, highlighting the North African nation’s growing role as a key market for Turkish exports. According to data from the Turkish Exporters Council, this marks a significant milestone, solidifying Morocco’s position......
Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar has officially announced the establishment of a drone production facility in Morocco, marking a pivotal moment in the country's military and technological advancement. The project further strengthens the growing strategic partnership between Morocco and Türkiye. The......
Morocco has established itself as Tunisia's primary date export destination in 2024, capturing 19.7% of the country's total date exports according to the National Agricultural Observatory (ONAGRI). The North African kingdom imported approximately 10,106 tons of dates, significantly outpacing......
In a significant business migration trend, over 360 Spanish companies have relocated their production facilities to Morocco, according to a recent report by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade and Investment (ICEX). This strategic move appears to be driven by companies seeking to navigate European......
Rabat – Trade relations between Spain and Morocco continue to flourish, with recent data indicating a likely fourth consecutive year of record-breaking foreign trade between the two countries. Reports highlight Morocco's strong trade performance with Spain, emphasizing the robust bilateral......
Moroccan citizens' expenditure on international travel reached a remarkable 26.7 billion Moroccan dirhams ($2.6 billion) by November 2024, according to recent data released by the Exchange Office. This represents a substantial increase of 4.5 billion MAD ($447,359) compared to the previous year's......
Morocco has taken decisive action to protect its domestic manufacturing sector by imposing substantial anti-dumping duties on electric ovens imported from Turkey. The measure specifically targets non-built-in, portable ovens with a capacity of up to 70 liters, falling under tariff code 8516.60.00.11. The......
