Inseparable from Moroccan hospitality, green tea confirms its economic weight. In February 2026, the Kingdom alone captured 15% of China’s global exports , consolidating its position as a leader ahead of the United States and Japan.
A study by the University of Cambridge warns of high risks of food-borne infections in thirteen popular destinations. Morocco is among the reported areas, prompting health authorities to call on travelers to be extremely vigilant during their stay.
At the beginning of April 2026, European markets are facing a shortage of berries . Quality issues in Morocco and Spain are boosting local demand despite high prices ahead of the Easter holidays.
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) is warning about the over-exposure of the French to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal. This pollutant contaminates food through agricultural soils, massively treated with phosphate fertilizers mainly imported from Morocco .
Morocco is consolidating its status as a strategic cereal partner for the 2025-2026 campaign. The Kingdom has risen to the top of the destinations for soft wheat from the European Union, with volumes showing a strong increase.
The halal meat sector is experiencing rapid growth in Spain , particularly in Catalonia. This significant expansion is directly responding to the growing demand from Muslim communities, dominated by the large Moroccan diaspora residing in the country.
The surge in prices of agricultural products on Moroccan markets during Ramadan is causing great concern. Between climatic conditions, massive exports and the multiplication of intermediaries, professionals and consumer associations are clashing over the causes of this price spike.
During this Ramadan, fish prices have seen a marked increase in Morocco , particularly for sardines. Between irregular supplies and increased demand, the instability of prices on the markets complicates the daily lives of families and merchants.
The National Association of Casing Exporters in Morocco clarifies the import of Russian pork casings, intended exclusively for processing and full re-export. No product will be marketed locally, assures the organization under the control of the ONSSA.
A sharp rise in the prices of basic goods is hitting the Oriental region during Ramadan. This inflation, attributed to speculation, is placing a heavy burden on the purchasing power of families already weakened by unemployment.
The month of Ramadan is marked by a 30 % increase in organic waste in Morocco. Despite the fast, food waste is worsening, driven by irrational overconsumption and increasingly problematic management of leftovers.
Despite booming production, Mauritanian watermelon exporters are denouncing the high cost of Moroccan customs duties. While Rabat says tariffs remain unchanged, cumulative logistical costs are now hindering access to the national market.