Morocco redraws grain import map amid global supply pressures

Morocco is redrawing its grain import map as the country grapples with persistent drought and shifting global supply dynamics

The government expects cereal imports to reach 7.5 million tons during the 2024–2025 crop year,up from 6.5 million tons the previous year.

The increase comes as domestic production continues to suffer from severe rainfall deficits. While the government had targeted a total cereal output of 7.5 million tons,actual harvests are projected to fall significantly short,with wheat yields expected to drop below last year’s 4 million tons.

Morocco ranks among the 15 most import-dependent African nations for cereals,with 73.8% of its consumption sourced from abroad. This reliance exposes the country to global market volatility and supply chain disruptions.

Compounding the challenge is a tightening of international supply. Russia,the world’s largest wheat exporter,has announced a 2025 export quota of 10.6 million tons,the lowest in five years. Ukraine’s exports are also down by 500,000 tons,while Argentina has increased its output to 11.5 million tons in an effort to fill the gap.

As Morocco struggles to meet its food security goals,it has also to diversify suppliers and promote domestic production to reduce imports in a tough climate.