International Report: Morocco Surpasses Algeria in Arms Imports and Strengthens Its Continental Position
A recent report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reveals that Morocco has enhanced its presence among the largest arms importers in Africa between 2021 and 2025, overtaking Algeria in a region witnessing rapid shifts in military power dynamics.
According to the same data, Morocco ranks 28th globally with a share of 1% of total arms imports, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous period. In contrast, Algeria has fallen to 33rd place with a 0.9% share, experiencing a sharp decline of 78%, although the report indicates that part of Algeria’s arms deals remains undisclosed.
The distribution of arms sources reflects Morocco’s strategy to diversify its partners, with the Kingdom primarily relying on the United States for 60% of its imports, followed by Israel at 24%, and France at 10%. Meanwhile, Algeria continues to depend heavily on Russia, alongside China and Germany as major suppliers.
On both continental and international fronts, Africa saw an overall decrease in arms imports by 41%, while global figures rose by 9.2%, driven by countries experiencing intense tensions. This reinforces Morocco’s status as a prominent player in the African arms market amid an evolving international power balance.
