The Moroccan government is further opening the national market to livestock and red meat imports. Customs duties will be suspended on live sheep and several categories of meat, as previous measures failed to bring prices down to expected levels.
Moroccan garlic producers are denouncing foreign competition that threatens their harvests. They accuse Spanish and Chinese imports of flooding the market and announce a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The war in Ukraine and the arms race in Europe have reshaped the map of American defense industry clients. Morocco has lost five places in five years , though this relative decline does not mean a decrease in its military purchases.
Morocco, usually a supplier of onions to West Africa, had to import massively this season. Poor harvests, low stocks, and rising prices have reversed trade flows in favor of the Netherlands, Spain, and France.
Spain buys more fruits and vegetables from France by volume, but it is Morocco that weighs most heavily on the bill. Between January and April 2026, Moroccan products reached 710 million euros .
Belgium loses five places in the Global Peace Index 2026 and falls to 21st place worldwide, while Morocco advances three positions to reach 65th place. The gap remains significant, but the two countries are following opposite trajectories this year.
Moroccan olive oil exports to Spain exploded in early 2026 . But behind the spectacular surge in volumes, the Moroccan product remains a limited supplier for a market dominated by Spanish olive oil power.
As Morocco examines reopening sheep imports from Europe, Moroccan operators are already positioning themselves in Spain. Their goal: to quickly secure sheep supplies amid a surge in red meat prices.
Russia has temporarily banned diesel exports to secure its domestic market after Ukrainian strikes against its energy infrastructure. This decision also affects Morocco, an importer dependent on refined fuel.
Spanish imports of diesel from Morocco have exploded since the military escalation in the Middle East. The Iberian oil sector denounces unfair competition and suspects a maneuver to introduce Russian fuel into Europe despite sanctions.
The price gaps between Spanish agricultural products and Moroccan imports are causing major concern in the sector. Production costs and consumers’ limited budgets disadvantage local supply against this fierce competition.
Driven by the agricultural sector, the Moroccan economy is displaying growth of 4.9% in 2025 . This dynamic makes it possible to offset the slowdown in household consumption and other service activities.