Fez – The total volume of coastal and artisanal fishing products landed at the port reached 996 tons by the end of May, down from the same period last year.
The market value of these catches also fell by 18% to MAD 57.27 million (USD 5.7 Million), compared with MAD 69.55 million (USD 6.9 million) recorded at the end of May 2025, the ONP said in its latest report on Morocco’s coastal and artisanal fisheries.
Pelagic fish recorded one of the sharpest declines. Landings dropped by 19% to 136 tons, while their value decreased by 18% to MAD 7.25 million (USD 783,725).
During the same period last year, pelagic fish landings stood at 168 tons with a value exceeding MAD 8.82 million (USD 953.442).
White fish landings also declined, falling 8% to 130 tons.
However, their market value increased slightly by 1% to more than MAD 5.41 million (USD 584.821) compared with MAD 5.34 million (USD 577.245) a year earlier.
Cephalopods, which make up the largest share of Al Hoceima’s fishing activity, saw landings decrease by 18% to 697 tons.
Revenues generated from these catches dropped by 21% to MAD 42.23 million (USD 4.2 million)
In contrast, crustaceans posted strong growth.
Their landings rose by 46% to 34 tonnes, generating revenues of more than MAD 2.37 million (USD 256.197) , up 22% compared with the same period in 2025.
Nationally, Morocco’s marketed coastal and artisanal fishery products totaled 264,418 tons by the end of May, marking an 18% year-on-year decline.
Despite the lower volumes, the sector generated nearly MAD 4.4 billion (USD 475 million) in revenue, representing only a slight decrease of 1%.
The figures point to uneven trends across Morocco’s fishing industry, with some categories proving more resilient than others amid a broader decline in catches.
