Morocco and Germany have taken a significant step forward in their agricultural partnership with the launch of a joint working group on agriculture and food systems in Rabat.
The initiative aims to strengthen trade exchanges, promote strategic value chains, and enhance food security, while placing sustainability and technological innovation at the core of bilateral cooperation, local media said.
The inaugural meeting of the working group brought together senior officials from both countries, including Martina Englhardt-Kopf, Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Regional Identity.
In 2022, bilateral trade in farming products reached €4.9 billion, with agro-food products accounting for less than 5%. Moroccan exports, valued at €2.1 billion, were dominated by fruits and vegetables, while German exports to Morocco totaled €2.8 billion.
However, growth prospects are strong. German demand for fresh, seasonal, and certified organic products continues to rise. Between January and March 2024, Morocco exported nearly 35,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Germany, a 40% increase year-on-year.