Moroccan fresh produce exporters' urgent demands to the British government

Fresh Tomato

Fresh Cucumber

Vegetables

Morocco

United Kingdom

Published May 4, 2023

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Bilateral relations and trade between Morocco and the UK have been increasing since the implementation of Brexit, including in the agricultural sector. The interest from both countries for more cooperation is growing, and one of its recent manifestations is the choice of the UK as the guest of honor at the 15th edition International Agricultural Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM), the main agricultural exhibition in Morocco organized from 2 to 7 May, which is restarting for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The choice of the UK as the guest of honor demonstrates significant potential for cooperation, and also the existence of unresolved issues that need to be discussed at a high level. Amine Maataoui Belabbes, General manager of Comaprim According to Amine Maataoui Belabbes, General manager of the Moroccan producer and exporter Comaprim, the most urgent issue for exporters of several products such as tomatoes and cucumbers is the customs tariffs and quotas of fresh produce exported to the UK. Maataoui says, "Representatives of Moroccan fresh produce producers and exporters will meet with the official British government's delegation on the first day of SIAM. One of the most important points on the agenda and the most urgent demand from Moroccan producers and exporters is related to the issue of customs. We believe that the rates and quotas imposed on Moroccan produce are outdated and aberrant, and constitute an oddity that needs to be addressed urgently." Maataoui, as an expert on the ...

Source: Hortidaily