Morocco’s state grain office ONICL announced plans to resume soft wheat imports starting September 16, ending a temporary halt implemented in June to prioritize domestic harvests. The decision follows an improved 2026 harvest outlook after several years of drought conditions.
Imports will be eligible for subsidies from September 16 through December 31, with the government setting a reference price of 270 Moroccan dirhams per quintal, equivalent to approximately $291.52 per metric ton. The subsidy mechanism will cover the difference between the reference price and actual market costs for imported wheat, aiming to stabilize domestic supply and curb price volatility.
ONICL, the state agency overseeing grain procurement, did not specify the volume of wheat to be imported but indicated purchases would target European Union suppliers, including France and Germany, as well as Argentine and U.S. origins. Morocco ranks as the EU’s largest wheat export market, underscoring the significance of the resumption for regional trade flows.
