## Morocco Tops as Leading Importer of Turkish Goods in Africa

**Trade Flourishes Despite Persistent Imbalance**


Morocco has solidified its position as the leading African importer of Turkish goods, with a staggering $1.8 billion worth of imports recorded in the first half of 2025, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM).  This surge in trade is attributed to the strengthening bilateral relations between Rabat and Ankara.

Economic news agency Ecofin highlighted these figures, stating that... [continue with the rest of the article's content] 




## Morocco Tops as Leading Importer of Turkish Goods in Africa

**Trade Flourishes Despite Persistent Imbalance**


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Despite persistent trade imbalance, Morocco becomes top Afri

Despite persistent trade imbalance, Morocco becomes top African destination for Turkish exports in H1 2025

## Spain Demands EU Revisit Trade Deal With Morocco Over Tomato Imports 

**Spanish lawmakers are urging the European Commission to reconsider its trade agreement with Morocco, claiming it unfairly disadvantages Spanish tomato growers and violates a 2024 EU court ruling.**


### Pressure Mounts on EU Amidst Rising Tomato Import Concerns

MEPs Carmen Crespo and Mireia Borrás Pabón have called for immediate action, arguing that the current deal is creating an “unacceptable imbalance” in Europe’s fruit and vegetable market. 

Crespo specifically demands stricter import quotas, greater transparency regarding product origins, and tighter price controls. She further warns that Moroccan tomato imports could be costing the EU up to €70 million in lost taxes due to potential tax evasion, calling for financial compensation if this is confirmed.


###  Court Ruling Ignored: Spanish Tomatoes Face Stiff Competition

Borrás Pabón echoes these concerns, criticizing the European Commission for inaction nearly a year after the court ruling. She emphasizes that tomatoes originating from the Moroccan Sahara should not benefit from tariff advantages and must be clearly labeled with their true origin. 

Trade groups Fepex and Eucofel have joined the chorus of dissent, stating that Moroccan imports are undermining EU tomato production. They point to a dramatic surge in Moroccan tomato imports – increasing by 269% over the past decade from 18,000 tons in 2014 to over 66,000 tons in 2024. Conversely, Spanish tomato production has fallen by 31%, and exports to the EU have dropped by a quarter during this period.


###  EU Faces Growing Pressure Amidst Trade Tensions

The European Commission is yet to respond but is expected to provide a written reply soon. This debate comes amidst growing anxieties among EU farmers, particularly in Spain, regarding perceived unfair competition and inadequate enforcement of trade regulations. The situation risks further straining agricultural relations between Europe and Morocco. 


## Spain Demands EU Revisit Trade Deal With Morocco Over Tomato Imports 

**Spanish lawmakers are urging the European Commission to reconsider its trade agreeme

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Despite persistent trade imbalance, Morocco becomes top African destination for Turkish exports in H1 2025

Spanish MEPs push EU to revisit Morocco trade deal over Moroccan Sahara ruling