Al-Alawi critiques US wheat production expectations
The article discussed the assessments and projections by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the wheat crop in Morocco for the 2026-2027 agricultural season. Moroccan officials considered these to be inaccuracies and unfounded forecasts. The ministry expects national wheat production to reach 7.5 million tons, an increase from the previous season's 3.5 million tons. However, experts are concerned that these expectations are based on uncertain factors such as rainfall and its distribution. Officials also pointed out that Morocco's wheat imports might decrease to 3.7 million tons, although domestic production will cover no more than 14% of mill requirements. This makes reducing imports difficult under current conditions, including rising global market prices and regional developments, especially in the Black Sea area. They added that the suspension of imports from June to September harmed strategic stock levels. The government emphasizes the importance of building a strategic reserve to secure essential supplies, hopeful that the coming season will see increased domestic production, reducing reliance on imports.
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