Morocco will suspend imports of soft wheat from June to July.

This Wednesday (13), the head of the millers' federation of Morocco, Abdelkader Alaoui, stated the Reuters that the country will suspend imports of soft wheat during the months of June the JulyThe measure was already expected by members of the industry, as the Morocco it foresees a large harvest of soft wheat and other cerealsThe country estimates that the 2025/26 season The harvest reached 9 million tons, driven by favorable weather conditions. Moroccan territory was undergoing a… seven-year drought which was solved by abundant rainfall during the current harvestDue to prolonged droughtthe Morocco increased wheat imports in recent years yearsCurrently, the country is the largest buyer of wheat of the European UnionDuring the season, according to data from FranceAgriMer agricultural officeThe country has already unloaded around 2.7 million tons, almost double the multi-year average (1.5 million tons). With the recovery of Moroccan grain harvestthe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) it foresees a 40% reduction in grain imports next 2026/27 seasonThe agency estimates that Shipments will fall to 4 million tons.In addition to the measures taken by the Moroccan government, Importers are facing delays in unloading cargo due to ship congestion.. According to Alaouino port of CasablancaApproximately 300,000 tons of soft wheat are waiting to be unloaded.

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