Morocco increases grain imports by 16%

According to the National Federation of Grain and Pulses Traders (FNCL), from June 1 to October 31, 2024, Morocco imported 4,106.9 thousand tons of grain, which is 16% more than in the same period last year. This was reported by the Zerno On-Line agency with reference to Les Inspirations Eco. Durum wheat imports amounted to 363.3 thousand tons (+ 69% compared to the previous season), soft milling wheat - 1,953.1 thousand tons (+ 15%). Compared to the previous season, the volumes of feed raw material imports also increased - soybean meal, beet pulp, sunflower meal, wheat bran and rapeseed meal. Total feed imports increased by 18% to 1,040 thousand tons. The Kingdom's own grain production continues to decline, which is driving up imports. Moroccan farmers are currently experiencing a particularly difficult situation due to severe water shortages. A series of dry years has forced the Kingdom to reconsider its approaches to food security. "We continue to purchase products at the same ...