Rabat — Trade volume between Moscow and Morocco has increased by 73% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow City Government and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.
Speaking to Sputnik news agency, Garbuzov attributed the surge to growing interest from Moscow exporters in North African markets, particularly Morocco, supported by significant city backing for international business expansion.
“Moscow exporters are showing accelerated interest in North African markets, especially the Kingdom of Morocco,” Garbuzov said, explaining that “this 73% increase in trade volume is largely due to the city’s support.”
He indicated that the Moscow Export, Industry and Investment Support Center (Mosprom) provides comprehensive assistance to capital-based manufacturers throughout all stages of their foreign economic activities.
Russian trade mission strengthens ties
From September 8-10, 2025, Mosprom organized an international trade mission to Casablanca in cooperation with the Russian Trade Mission in Morocco, bringing together six Moscow-based export-oriented companies.
The participating companies represented diverse sectors, including medical equipment manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, display screens, 3D printers, electric vehicle charging stations, and canned fish production.
Stepan Bogotdinov, advisor to the Russian Trade Mission in Morocco, commended Moscow’s initiatives for developing trade and economic cooperation with Morocco.
In a statement to Sputnik as well, Bogotdinov said that participating companies “in the capital’s delegation once again demonstrated high-level technology and product quality demanded in North African markets.”
He expressed confidence that the meetings “will contribute to expanding trade exchange and deepening partnerships between Moscow and potential Moroccan partners.”
Concrete business agreements
During the trade mission in Casablanca, Moscow companies held working meetings with potential Moroccan partners, leading to the conclusion of several breakthrough agreements.
NIX-T, a manufacturer of display and interactive devices under the “NIX Touch” brand, conducted negotiations with multiple distributors, the Moroccan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a French-speaking medical university.
The company expressed its readiness to adapt its developments to meet the specific needs of the educational institution. Following negotiations, the university included the company on its list of potential suppliers for equipment for a new building currently under construction.
Russian electric vehicle charging station manufacturer Intermobility Eva presented its products to the African Union of Digital Companies. The organization, responsible for developing innovative economic sectors in Morocco and across Africa, showed interest in the company’s modern solutions.
“Russian Fish World,” specializing in caviar and canned fish production, held more than 10 targeted meetings with distributors and retail chains in Morocco. The negotiation results suggest the start of export operations not only to Morocco but also to other North African countries.
This trade expansion reflects Russia’s broader strategy to diversify its economic partnerships and tap into growing African markets, with Morocco serving as a key gateway to the continent’s commercial opportunities.
