Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Undervalued Turkish Textile Imports
The sharp increase in customs duties on Turkish textile products has pushed some companies in Morocco and Turkey to understate the value of their imports.
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Imports
Spain
Morocco's Agri-Food Exports to Spain Hit €154.4 Million in 2019
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), in its annual report, indicated that Morocco’s agri-food exports to Spain in 2019 reached more than 154.4 million euros, or 1.68 billion dirhams.
Morocco
Morocco Leads North Africa in Champagne Imports, Ranks Third on Continent
Moroccans are fond of champagne. This is what the figures published by the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins de Champagne (CIVC) for the year 2019 have just revealed.
Morocco
Morocco Raises Import Duty Rate to 40% in New Finance Act
The import duty rate has increased from 30% to 40% following the publication of the 2020 Amended Finance Act in Official Bulletin No. 6903 on Monday, July 27, 2020.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks Third in European Wheat Imports, Importing 2.5 Million Tons
With more than 2.5 million tons of European wheat imported during the 2019-2020 campaign, Morocco is the third largest destination by volume. This is indicated by data from the European Commission.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 4th in Africa for Champagne Imports, Global Report Shows
The Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) has published its report on champagne wine imports. According to this report, Morocco occupies a good position, both globally and in Africa.
Spain
Ceuta Muslims Protest Ban on Eid Al-Adha Celebrations Amid Border Closure
The decision to suspend Eid Al-Adha 2020 taken by the local authorities in Ceuta is not to the liking of the city’s Muslims. The same goes for the ban on importing sheep from Morocco to Melilla where the festival will be celebrated.
Morocco
Morocco Tightens Import Controls on Industrial Products, Including Auto Parts and Electronics
A new procedure for the control of industrial products at import has been in force since June 20, immediately after the expiration of the transition period, put in place since February 1 due to the state of health emergency.
Morocco
North Africa Set to Become World's Top Wheat Importer as Morocco's Imports Surge
According to the latest forecasts from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), published last May, North Africa could become the world’s largest wheat importer in 2020/2021. A first in three years of campaign.
Morocco
Moroccan Ports See 6.4% Traffic Surge Despite Pandemic, Driven by Grain Imports
Despite the state of health emergency decreed by the Moroccan authorities, port traffic increased by 6.4% during the first five months of the year. A total of 39.6 million tons transited through the country’s ports.
Morocco
Morocco Boosts Banana Imports from Canary Islands Amid Pandemic
Morocco has significantly increased its imports of bananas from the Canary Islands during the global health crisis of the coronavirus. A total of 38 million kilos of bananas were imported.
Morocco
Morocco Accelerates Repatriation of 32,000 Citizens Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19
The repatriation operation for Moroccans stranded abroad will be accelerated. After Ceuta, Melilla and Algeria, Moroccans stranded in Spain will be repatriated to the country starting this Thursday.