
Spain's Moroccan Fruit and Vegetable Imports Surge 54% to €469 Million
Spanish imports of Moroccan fruits and vegetables have continued to rise over the past six years, going from 304 to 469 million euros in 2021, an increase of 54%.

Spanish imports of Moroccan fruits and vegetables have continued to rise over the past six years, going from 304 to 469 million euros in 2021, an increase of 54%.

Travelers are prohibited from bringing any type of plants into Moroccan territory, according to the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA).

After several weeks of study and negotiations, Morocco is about to sign its very first natural gas import agreement with a supplier.

To ensure its supply of cereals , Morocco has opted for a diversification of sources on the international market. During the previous agricultural season, the kingdom opened up to 25 countries to guarantee its national needs.

Last month, Morocco imported 146,000 tons of soft wheat from France, making it one of the main non-European Union (EU) customers of the country.

After banning the import of Spanish cattle in April, Algeria wants to extend the measure to all commercial products from Spain. This decision violates the 2005 association agreement with the European Union.

Insomnia for the managers of dozens of companies involved in a large-scale tax fraud. After the detection by customs inspectors of a vast operation of fraud on temporary admission, the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) is conducting investigations to determine the quantities of goods imported and their use.

The Moroccan authorities have relaxed the measures concerning the 90% rebate on the clearance of cars imported by retired Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). However, the import of vehicles over five years old is still prohibited, except for vehicles up to ten years old meeting certain conditions.

In a context marked by the rise in commodity prices, Morocco has sufficient wheat stocks , thanks to the supply mechanisms put in place by the government.

"What choices for greater autonomy for Morocco?". The theme was the subject of a conference on food sovereignty led by the first vice-president of the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (Comader), Rachid Benali.

How will the flow of goods and health checks be carried out after the reopening of the borders of Ceuta and Melilla scheduled for Tuesday, May 17? This is the major concern of Melilla entrepreneurs who are asking the government delegation or the competent minister to provide the necessary clarification.

Sales of Moroccan watermelons on the European Union (EU) markets have increased over the past three years, while Spanish watermelons have fallen, according to data from the Euroestacom (Icex-Eurostat) statistical service.