Temporary Export Halt

Morocco’s temporary decision to ban exports of agricultural products and foodstuffs to Africa took effect on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The aim is to regulate exports and ensure supplies for the domestic market, not to end trade relations with the continent. A government official said that more than 100 trucks had been leaving the country each day laden with goods. Meanwhile, tomato production had fallen by around 30%, to nearly 100 tonnes per hectare, due to weather fluctuations, viruses and rising input costs. Tomato prices had reached 14 dirhams per kilogram. The ban covers food and processed products, including canned tomatoes, sardines and other canned goods. Exports will resume when production and regulatory conditions improve.

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