Morocco ranked among Africa’s leading importers of US wheat in 2025 after completing the full delivery of all contracted shipments within the same marketing season, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
USDA figures show that Morocco received a total of 61,700 tonnes of US wheat between early June and mid-December, bringing its procurement for the 2025 season to a close. All shipments arrived on schedule, placing the North African country among a small group of African buyers that fully executed their contracts without delays.
Market analysts cited by an agricultural consultancy said Morocco ranked third on the continent among countries that not only signed purchase agreements for US wheat but also completed delivery smoothly during the campaign.
The performance reflects close monitoring of supply chains and contract execution at a time when several African markets have struggled with logistical disruptions, shipping delays and infrastructure constraints.
USDA data indicate that Morocco stands out as one of the few importers to see its US wheat purchases through to full delivery within the same season, a factor viewed by traders as a sign of effective coordination between buyers, shippers and port authorities.
The development comes amid a sharp rise in US wheat exports to Africa during the 2025/26 marketing year. Shipments to the continent have reached about 1.71 million tonnes so far, up sharply from roughly 450,000 tonnes during the same period a year earlier, according to USDA figures.
Nigeria has emerged as the leading African destination for US wheat, importing about 1.19 million tonnes, followed by South Africa. Demand has also increased in countries including Egypt, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire, reflecting growing consumption needs and efforts to diversify supply sources.
Alongside its US purchases, Morocco is also preparing to import around 3.5 million tonnes of French soft wheat during the 2025/26 season, according to market estimates.
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Authorities see this diversified sourcing strategy as a way to reduce supply risks and ensure steady wheat availability in an international market marked by price volatility, tight global stocks and uncertainty over transport and logistics.
Wheat is a strategic staple in Morocco, where domestic production is highly dependent on rainfall. The country frequently turns to imports to stabilise supplies and prices, particularly following drought-affected harvests.
Analysts say Morocco’s ability to secure and receive wheat from multiple origins underscores its efforts to strengthen food security and manage exposure to disruptions in global grain markets.
