Morocco plans temporary halt of wheat imports amid improved harvest outlook

plays a key role in the domestic market. The government aims to support farmers during the peak harvest period while improving conditions for storage and marketing. According to the country’s central bank, the harvest of the three main cereal crops could reach 8.2 mln tons this season, based on a planted area of 3.9 mln ha. This is expected to boost agricultural growth and increase its contribution to the economy in 2026. In recent years, Morocco’s grain production has been highly dependent on rainfall, which has forced the country to rely more heavily on imports to meet domestic demand. Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Morocco increased its grain purchases from international markets, including Russia, France, and the United States. At the same time, shipments are still arriving, with some vessels waiting to unload at the country’s ports. Further development of the grain and oilseed markets of Ukraine and the Black Sea region will be in the spotlight of the BLACK SEA ...