Morocco: Meat coming from Argentina and Spain with a Halal certificate to ease the burden on consumers

Published 2024년 12월 23일

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Red meat prices in Morocco have surged due to high import costs and drought-related feed production increases, causing economic strain for Moroccan consumers. In response, the government is looking into importing halal meat from Argentina and cheaper red meat from Spain. The government's 'Green Generation' strategy aims to boost herd productivity and modernize the red meat industry, with a total investment of 14.45 billion dirhams from 2021 to 2030. This plan aims to produce 850 thousand tons of red meat, establish 120 slaughterhouses, and increase carcass weights by 2030.
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Red meat prices in Morocco are witnessing an unprecedented rise, making them an additional burden on Moroccan families, especially in light of the current economic challenges, most notably the ongoing drought that has affected feed production and increased import costs. This significant increase in prices has directly affected the ability of Moroccan citizens, who suffer from internal inflation and weak purchasing power, prompting the government to seek solutions to alleviate this burden. Reducing costs In this context, Argentina's strategic move to enter the Moroccan market by exporting halal sheep and goat meat came as a glimmer of hope for Moroccan consumers. Argentina, which has a strong reputation for producing high-quality meat, responded to the challenges of the Moroccan market by exporting products that meet the cultural and religious requirements of Moroccans, as the Moroccan market requires that meat be accompanied by health certificates documenting the halal slaughter ...
Source: Al Magribia

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