Imports of grains into Morocco reveal a strategy of diversification, with France leading the way.
The data concerning grain imports to Morocco from June 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, indicates that the kingdom has adopted a clear strategy aimed at securing its essential grain needs and diversifying its sources of import, amidst global market fluctuations and climatic and geopolitical challenges.
Soft wheat accounted for the largest share of Moroccan imports, with quantities exceeding 5.26 million tons. France topped the list of suppliers with approximately 2.46 million tons, reflecting the strength of trade relations between the two countries, particularly in this vital sector.
In contrast, the Black Sea region emerged as a significant alternative source, with Russia supplying about 1.23 million tons and Ukraine around 974,000 tons, despite the geopolitical tensions affecting the area.
The list of suppliers also shows further diversification, with smaller quantities imported from Canada (237,756 tons), Germany (101,988 tons), and Argentina (94,440 tons), enhancing Morocco’s flexibility in securing its needs.
As for durum wheat, which is particularly important for food industries such as bread and pasta, the imported quantities reached approximately 478,000 tons, with Canada providing 242,000 tons, followed by Spain with 188,000 tons, along with imports from the United States and Italy.
Regarding barley, essential for animal feed production, the imported quantity stood at 598,000 tons, with Spain capturing the largest share at 332,000 tons, followed by Russia at 123,000 tons, along with limited quantities from France, Germany, and Argentina.
For corn, a key component in the feed sector, Morocco recorded imports exceeding 1.13 million tons, with Argentina leading (362,000 tons), followed by Brazil (286,000 tons) and the United States (238,000 tons), as well as quantities from Ukraine and France.
Data also revealed Morocco’s importation of smaller quantities of various grains such as rye (Germany), millet (Spain), rapeseed (Canada and Ukraine), and soybeans (Argentina, Brazil, and the United States), reflecting the kingdom’s efforts to secure a comprehensive food basket and multiple sources.
These figures underscore a strategic direction for Morocco aimed at strengthening its food security and reducing dependence on a single supplier, in a volatile global landscape marked by climatic and geopolitical crises.
