Morocco: Exporter Guide

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In 2018, the United States and Morocco negotiated terms for U.S. poultry and beef market access, which should be a new opportunity for U.S. exporters. The World Bank ranked Morocco as the 2nd best country for doing business in the MENA region and 3rd in Africa behind Mauritius. Gross Domestic Products (GDP) rose by 4 percent in 2017. The top prospects for U.S. agricultural exports to Morocco include wheat, corn, soybeans, soybean meal, oilseeds, animal fats and an extensive range of consumer-oriented products (bovine meat, poultry meat, dairy products, eggs & products, tree nuts, wine and beer).

Morocco: Exporter Guide

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