##  Moroccan Clothing Makes Waves in Kazakhstan

**Imports Jump Despite Overall Market Decline**

Kazakhstan's imports of Moroccan-made clothing surged by roughly 12% in the first five months of 2025, reaching approximately 89 tons. This represents a significant increase compared to the overall apparel import market, which saw a decline of over 20% year-on-year during the same period.  

Data compiled by Kazakh economic news outlet LS reveals that out of a total of over 57,000 tons of apparel imported by Kazakhstan between January and May 2025, Moroccan clothing accounted for approximately 1.5%.




##  Moroccan Clothing Makes Waves in Kazakhstan

**Imports Jump Despite Overall Market Decline**

Kazakhstan's imports of Moroccan-made clothing surged by rough

Kazakhstan’s imports of Moroccan-made clothing rise 12%

##  Morocco's Trade Deficit Widens Amid Auto Export Slump

**First-Half Figures Reveal 18.4% Increase in Deficit**


Morocco's trade deficit surged by a significant 18.4% year-on-year during the first half of 2025, reaching 161.8 billion dirhams ($17.8 billion), according to the latest foreign trade bulletin from the Office des Changes.  

This widening gap is primarily attributed to a slowdown in automotive exports, which have traditionally been key contributors alongside phosphate products to Morocco's economic output. 


 "The decline in auto exports has played a major role in the increase of the deficit," stated an official source.   


##  Morocco's Trade Deficit Widens Amid Auto Export Slump

**First-Half Figures Reveal 18.4% Increase in Deficit**


Morocco's trade deficit surged by a signifi

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Kazakhstan’s imports of Moroccan-made clothing rise 12%

Morocco’s trade deficit widens 18.4% in first half of 2025 amid slump in auto exports