A source within Morocco’s National Federation of Mills denied allegations that subsidised imported grain is being channelled into animal feed production instead of being milled into flour, after Justice and Development Party lawmaker Naima El Fathaoui raised the issue in a written parliamentary question citing weak oversight of imported grain supply chains and alleged market concentration.
The federation source, speaking to Hespress on condition of anonymity, said current price comparisons between soft wheat flour, corn and barley show a narrowing gap, arguing that state support is no longer applied as before and that prices now move with international markets. The source added that corn quality is currently considered best suited for feed mixes.
The source rejected claims that subsidised wheat is used in feed mills, calling the allegations election driven and saying cases detected in 2022 were very limited and followed by legal action.
On domestic production, the source said it remains too early to assess the impact of ongoing rains, but cited potential output in Saiss, Chaouia, Abda, Doukkala and Rehamna, while warning that Gharb has been heavily affected by floods that damaged cereal crops and fruit trees, including avocados.
The source urged continued grain imports to avoid supply delays, noting the harvest could slip to June, while saying millers and traders would prioritise domestic wheat once available and calling for a strategic national grain reserve to support farmers and stabilise supply.
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