The total trade between the UK and Morocco reached £4.4 billion ($5.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2025,an increase of 16.4% or £616 million compared to the same period of last year.
According to latest figures published by the Department for Business & Trade,this growth is largely driven by Moroccan exports which amounted to £2.7 billion ($3.5 billion). Fruits and vegetables remain the main Moroccan exported products followed by electrical equipment,furniture,and textiles.
Services also contribute to this dynamic,with a booming tourism sector. British visitors generated £823 million in revenues for Morocco over this period.
UK exports to Morocco also increased by 23%,reaching £1.7 billion ($2.25 billion). The list of exported products includes refined petroleum,vehicles,industrial machinery and professional services. UK trading with Morocco increased due to business-friendly environment,efficient logistics and a shared desire to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Morocco and UK maintain strong economic cooperation ties based on the Association agreement,which facilitates trade through preferential rates,tariff quotas and clearly defined rules of origin.
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