Rabat – Morocco’s imports from Turkiye reached $225.3 million in January 2025, showing a robust growth.
This increase cements the country’s position as Turkiye’s second-largest North African market, according to recent data from the Turkish Exporters Council.
In North Africa, this strong performance places Morocco ahead of Libya ($186.5 million) but behind Egypt ($256.3 million), reflecting Morocco’s increasing importance as a destination for Turkish goods.
This trade dynamic is part of a broader trend of expanding Turkish commercial presence across Africa, with total exports to the continent growing by 7.1% year-over-year to reach $1.5 billion in January.
The North African region, including the Maghreb, has proven particularly receptive to Turkish products, absorbing $1 billion worth of goods – representing approximately 67% of Turkiye’s total African exports. This marks a significant 12.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
Chemical products and derivatives have emerged as the leading category in Turkiye’s North African export portfolio, with sales reaching $178.7 million.
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The North African market has shown a particular appetite for Turkish industrial products, with textiles, machinery, and construction materials also performing strongly.
The growing trade relationship between Turkiye and Morocco reflects years of strategic economic cooperation.
In early 2024, Turkish exports to Morocco reached $733 million, positioning Morocco as one of Turkiye’s largest African trading partners.
Still, the trade relations between the two countries are unbalanced, with Morocco facing a persistent trade deficit, prompting the North African country to revise its Free Trade Agreement with Turkiye in 2020.
Over the past two decades, the economic partnership between Morocco and Turkiye has witnessed significant growth, with trade volumes increasing from $700 million in 2003 to $4.4 billion in 2023.
As both countries pursue economic modernization programs, the potential for increased cooperation in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors appears promising.
Beyond trade, Morocco is intensifying its military drone imports from Turkiye. The Turkish manufacturer Baykar has previously announced this year the establishment of a drone production factory in the North African country.
