Moroccan fresh produce exporters' urgent demands to the British government

Published 2023년 5월 3일

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The article highlights the growth in bilateral relations and trade between Morocco and the UK, with a focus on the agricultural sector. The UK's participation as the guest of honor at the 15th edition of the International Agricultural Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM) underscores the potential for increased cooperation but also brings attention to unresolved issues, including customs tariffs and quotas on fresh produce exported to the UK. Amine Maataoui Belabbes, the general manager of Comaprim, points out the discrepancies in these tariffs and quarants, arguing that they are outdated and protective of European producers at the expense of British consumers. Moroccan exporters are seeking the removal of these customs duties on tomatoes and cucumbers. The article also notes the increase in Moroccan agricultural exports to the UK since Brexit and the desire for more structured business-to-business dialogue and collaboration between agricultural professionals from both countries.

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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. 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 ...

Source: Hortidaily