The Russiathe world’s leading exporter of soft wheat, has established itself as a key player in supplying many countries. Thanks to its massive production, it has recently gained ground in traditional markets dominated by other exporters. At Morocco, it is now the main supplier of wheat, supplanting France, a position acquired since August 2024.
This transformation is part of a reinforced dynamic between Moscow et Rabat. At the heart of this development is a memorandum of understanding signed on November 29, 2024 in Casablanca between the National Federation of Cereals and Legumes Traders (FNCL) and theUnion of Russian Grain Exporters and Producers (Rusgrain Union). This agreement, for an initial duration of one year with the possibility of renewal, aims to facilitate the import and distribution of Russian wheat on the Moroccan market. It adds to the contracts already concluded this season between Russian exporters and Moroccan importers, guaranteeing smooth delivery to local millers.
The 2024-2025 campaign, which runs from June 2024 to May 2025, marks a decisive turning point for commercial relations between the two countries. So far, around 650,000 tonnes of soft wheat have been exported from Russia to Morocco, and volumes are expected to reach one million tonnes by the end of the season. This figure demonstrates Russia’s ambition to consolidate its position in this market, with long-term targets reaching 1.5 million tonnes per year.
The impact of this partnership goes beyond the simple commercial framework. It redefines supply flows in a region historically linked to French cereals. By becoming the main supplier of Moroccothe Russia confirms its expansion strategy in the Maghreb and strengthens its role on the international agricultural scene. For Morocco, this diversification of imports offers opportunities to secure its supply of wheat, a strategic product for its economy.
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