Morocco has strengthened its standing as one of Africa’s most reliable grain importers by successfully fulfilling all its US wheat contracts for the 2025 season without any delays or cancellations, a contrast to other countries on the continent struggling with supply chain problems.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Morocco received the full contracted volume of 61,700 tonnes of US wheat between June and mid-December.
The USDA described the deliveries as “on schedule and in full,” a result that analysts say highlights Morocco’s careful logistics planning and close monitoring of maritime shipping.
In 2025, wheat imports across much of Africa were affected by port congestion, financing difficulties, and fluctuating shipping costs.
Against this backdrop, Morocco is now ranked third in Africa for reliability and efficiency in delivering US wheat contracts, according to agricultural trade experts, Business Insider Africa reported.
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Morocco’s achievement comes amid growing demand for American wheat in Africa. USDA data show that total US wheat exports to the continent reached about 1.71 million tonnes for the 2025/26 season, up sharply from around 450,000 tonnes in the previous year.
Nigeria is the largest importer, followed by South Africa, while demand is also rising in Egypt, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Beyond on-time deliveries, Morocco is taking steps to protect its food supply from global price volatility and geopolitical risks by diversifying its wheat sources.
Authorities plan to secure approximately 3.5 million tonnes of French soft wheat for the rest of the 2025/26 marketing year, supplementing imports from North America.
By balancing wheat supplies between the United States and Europe, Morocco seeks to ensure consistent access to bread and flour for its domestic market.
This approach, combining reliability and strategic sourcing, is positioning Morocco as a benchmark for effective food security management across Africa.
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