Morocco braces for higher wheat import costs

2016/2017. This stems from poor harvests in key regions like Europe, Russia, and Ukraine. Global wheat production is estimated at 789.8 mln tons, down 2.1 mln tons from July, while consumption holds at 801.6 mln tons. This supply-demand gap is driving up international prices, hitting import-reliant nations hard. In Morocco, where bread is a staple and wheat makes up over half of cereal consumption, the impact is significant. The country imports over 50% of its wheat needs, with USDA forecasting 7.5 mln tons for 2025/2026, up from the prior season. Morocco’s National Federation of Cereal and Legume Traders reports a 24% rise in durum wheat imports to 0.83 mln tons and a 16% drop in soft wheat imports to 2.63 mln tons from January to July 2025. Diversifying import sources and modernizing agriculture are critical ...