On Tuesday, Morocco introduced definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of PVC from Egypt for a period of five years. The fiscal measure, which follows an investigation into unfair competition, imposes prohibitive rates of up to 92.19%.
With declining exports, the year 2025 was very difficult for the automotive industry, acknowledged Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, stressing that the sector should rebound in 2026 thanks to investor confidence and increased production capacity.
Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, recently stated that Morocco has sufficient renewable energy to provide 50% of the electricity consumed by the European Union (EU).
The Moroccan Observatory for Consumer Protection is concerned about the surge in coffee prices on world markets and the impact this could have on the purchasing power of Moroccans. It calls on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to protect consumers from any illegal business practices that could negatively affect their purchasing power.
La disparité salariale ente ingénieurs marocains et européens évoquée par Ryad Mezzour, ministre marocain de l’Industrie et du Commerce, lors d’une réunion officielle à la résidence de l’ambassadeur d’Allemagne à Rabat comme une opportunité pour attirer les investissements étrangers suscite des réactions de la part des experts.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to apply a provisional anti-dumping measure of up to 92.19% on Egyptian PVC.
On the sidelines of an official visit to Seoul, Riyad Mezzour, the Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade, showed interest in cutting-edge military equipment, including the K2 tank, the KSS-III submarine, and the Cheongung anti-aircraft system.
A joint meeting between Ryad Mezzour, Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade, and his Egyptian counterpart was held in Rabat, during which important decisions were made.
In order to appease the trade tensions between Morocco and Egypt, a meeting between the Trade Ministers of the two countries is scheduled in Rabat to redefine the terms of the free trade agreement.
Relying on its natural resources and its well-developed automotive ecosystem, Morocco aims to become the African and global leader in the electric battery industry by 2030.
The recurring trade tensions between Morocco and Egypt could in the long run significantly affect trade between the two countries, which accuse each other of restricting their exports.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced the opening of an investigation following a request from the Oriental Weavers group, calling for the suspension of the application of the anti-dumping duty on its imports of carpets and floor coverings from Egypt.