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European dominance continues in Moroccan trade in 2025

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European dominance continues in Moroccan trade in 2025

Morocco’s trade with Europe reached 773.1 billion dirhams in 2025, or 59.8% of its foreign trade, according to the Office des Changes. Asia’s share nevertheless rose from 20.1% to 21.9%, driven in particular by a 25.1% increase in trade with China.

Morocco’s foreign trade continued to diversify in 2025, but Europe retained a dominant position with 59.8% of Moroccan trade, compared with 62% in 2024, according to the Office des Changes. The continent accounted for 54.2% of the Kingdom’s imports and 69.7% of its exports.

Trade between Morocco and Europe reached 773.1 billion dirhams, up 2.4% year on year. European Union countries accounted for 85.8% of these flows, with Spain remaining Morocco’s leading European partner, representing 27.5% of trade with the continent.

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