Spain's agri-food exports to Morocco drop in early 2026

Spanish agricultural and food product exports to Morocco declined during the first half of 2026, with the Moroccan market contributing a 0.2 percentage point decrease to the sector's overall sales, which fell by 1.4%. This made Morocco the fourth-largest export market after China, the United States, and Italy. Exports experienced a decline while imports increased by 2.3%, leading to a reduction in the sector's trade surplus to €10.33 billion, roughly 115.7 billion dirhams, representing an 11% decrease compared to the first half of 2025. The sector's exports faced pressures from declining Chinese demand and the emergence of new hotspots of African swine fever, particularly in the meat sector. Meanwhile, olive oil exports declined due to high tariffs in the American market. However, the vegetables and fruits sector remained a main driver of exports, supported by European demand. Despite these challenges, the agricultural sector's added value increased by 5.6%, boosted by improved yields of olive trees and vineyards, although greenhouse cultivation decreased, and energy and fertilizer prices rose.

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