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Rabat restricts Spanish cattle imports
The export of live cattle from Spain to Morocco has been halted for over ten months due to health restrictions imposed by Moroccan authorities following the emergence of contagious edema disease outbreaks in northeastern Spain. Despite the Spanish Small Farmers and Livestock Breeders Union's request to study the possibility of resuming exports by adopting a health approach that distinguishes between affected and unaffected regions, the ban has led to significant losses. Spain's exports to Morocco dropped from over 61,000 heads in 2024 to zero shipments during the first seven months of 2026. Meanwhile, exports of fresh and chilled meat from Spain increased by 6.8% during the same period, reaching approximately 929 million euros. Officials from the agriculture ministries of both countries are expected to discuss the future of resuming trade at the end of November, contingent upon Morocco's health requirements to prevent disease outbreaks and ensure the protection of livestock.
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