Morocco stops exporting tomatoes and potatoes to secure the markets and face the high prices

The Export Council for Agricultural Crops received testimonies that the State of Morocco issued a decision to ban exports of some vegetables to West African countries in order to reduce prices in the local market. The Agricultural Export Council’s letter issued by Hani Hussein, Executive Director of the Council, stated that the statements received by the Council are represented in the decision of the State of Morocco to ban exports of some types of vegetables to secure the needs of the national market, in light of the high price wave that most agricultural products are witnessing. He explained that Morocco has stopped the process of exporting potatoes, onions and tomatoes through the Guerguerat crossing, “the largest land border point in Morocco in terms of commercial activity towards West Africa. The Moroccan government is also tending to tighten control over these types of vegetables, which are witnessing an expensive wave and can pass through unofficial channels, indicating ...