Morocco-Russia Trade Dynamics Shift in 2025

Morocco's trade dynamics with Russia have undergone significant shifts, as evidenced by recent data from 2025. The total volume of bilateral trade reached approximately $630 million, marking a notable change in the trade balance. While Morocco's exports to Russia increased by 18% compared to the previous year, imports from Russia have seen a steady decline since 2022.

During the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced ambitious plans to double trade with Africa, aiming to surpass $50 billion. Meanwhile, Morocco's Prime Minister Fatima-Zahra Mansouri, representing King Mohammed VI, highlighted the strategic partnership and economic significance of Morocco within Russia's African trade landscape. She emphasized that Morocco is one of Russia's top three economic partners in Africa.

The decline in Morocco's imports from Russia began in 2022, peaking at 22.88 billion dirhams. By 2023, imports had decreased to 9.08 billion dirhams, further dropping to 5.97 billion dirhams in 2024, and stabilizing at 5.44 billion dirhams in 2025. This reduction has contributed to a narrowing of the trade deficit in favor of Morocco.

Morocco's export growth to Russia is driven by increasing demand for high-quality agricultural and food products. The Moroccan government has been actively promoting these sectors, which have shown robust performance in recent years. This shift in trade dynamics reflects a broader strategy to diversify Morocco's export base and reduce dependence on energy imports.

In contrast, Russia's exports to Morocco have been declining, influenced by global market fluctuations and strategic adjustments in trade policies. The reduction in imports from Russia has been deliberate, aiming to balance the trade relationship and promote domestic production.