The controversy surrounding the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development's authorization to import more than two million tons of waste from European countries has reached the Moroccan parliament. This incident echoes the events of 2016, when the government was forced to halt waste imports following a similar decision.
Moroccan tomato exports are outpacing local suppliers in numerous European countries. The UK now relies heavily on Morocco, which has also eclipsed Spanish producers in the market. This shift has caused friction, particularly in France and Spain.
A third year of drought across North Africa could significantly inflate wheat imports for key countries like Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, warns Gro Intelligence.