Morocco is emerging as a strategic partner for Spain in the agriculture and fisheries sectors.
The Moroccan-Spanish collaboration in agriculture and fisheries stands out as an effective model of regional partnership with strategic dimensions, especially amid the growing trade exchanges between the two countries.
Data from 2024, released by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, confirms that Morocco has become the fifth largest market for Spanish agricultural and fishery products, with imports amounting to approximately €1.223 billion, representing 4.8% of the sector’s total exports and reflecting a growth of nearly 6% compared to 2022.
Spain’s exports to Morocco primarily include soybean oil and live livestock, while Moroccan imports comprise mollusks, red fruits, vegetables, and legumes, with a total value exceeding €2 billion, making Morocco the third largest supplier to Spain in this area.
On a national Spanish level, agricultural and fishery product exports surpassed €75 billion in 2023, marking an annual growth rate of 5% and accounting for about 19% of the country’s total exports. The sector recorded a trade surplus of €19.23 billion, with imports rising to €55.86 billion, an increase of 1.4%.
Fruits led the list of Spanish agricultural exports with revenues of €10.85 billion, followed by meat at €10.31 billion, and dairy products at €9.19 billion.
Additionally, the exports of oils and fats saw remarkable growth, exceeding 26% to reach €8.69 billion, while grain exports rose to €495 million with a 12% increase, despite global challenges stemming from the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East.
These indicators reflect the resilience of the Spanish agricultural and fishery economy and its ability to withstand international fluctuations, while also underscoring the solidity of the Moroccan-Spanish partnership, which has become a cornerstone for economic integration and food security in the Mediterranean region.
