Coastal and artisanal fish landings at Tangier port nearly doubled in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 5,239 tonnes, up 98% from a year earlier, according to the National Fisheries Office’s latest statistics.
The value of catches rose at a much slower pace, increasing 14% to MAD 146.15 million from MAD 128.7 million by the end of July 2025.
Pelagic fish drove the increase, with volumes climbing 111% to 3,630 tonnes and revenues rising 18% to MAD 74.39 million.
White fish landings more than doubled to 999 tonnes, up 125%, while their value increased 35% to MAD 35.17 million.
Cephalopod volumes rose 32% despite revenues falling 7%, while crustacean landings increased 11% as their value declined 12%.
Nationwide, coastal and artisanal landings reached 551,547 tonnes, up 5%, with their value rising 2% to more than MAD 6.28 billion.
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