Morocco’s demand for imported cereals is expected to remain elevated in 2025 as the country continues to face climate vulnerability and structural dependence on global grain markets, according to the latest “Grain: World Markets and Trade” report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA notes a marked increase in Moroccan corn imports and steady demand for wheat, underscoring the Kingdom’s position among North Africa’s largest buyers.
U.S. corn exports to Morocco recorded a significant year on year rise, reflecting stronger commercial flows between the two countries and increased demand across North Africa, where Tunisia and Egypt remain major purchasers. The USDA describes Morocco as one of the region’s most dynamic markets for U.S. corn, driven largely by fluctuating domestic forage output and growing needs from the poultry and dairy sectors.
For the 2025 26 marketing year, the USDA maintains its projection of 9.6 million tonnes of Moroccan corn imports. The estimate highlights the structural gap between national production and consumption, reinforcing Morocco’s reliance on external suppliers despite efforts to improve domestic yields. While the country remains below Egypt in total corn imports, the report stresses that climate variability continues to weigh on national availability.
Wheat demand also remains strong. The USDA forecasts imports of about 2.9 million tonnes in 2025 26 as Morocco seeks to compensate for variable rainfall and maintain supply of a staple widely consumed across urban centers. The Kingdom continues to diversify procurement between the European Union and Black Sea exporters depending on market conditions.
The report positions Morocco as a stable but exposed actor in global grain trade, sensitive to international prices, global supply levels and origin competitiveness. Authorities have intensified stockbuilding and adapted import support mechanisms to cushion volatility, with the USDA noting that North African demand trends will continue to shape global cereal flows.
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