A U.S. agribusiness trade mission from the state of North Dakota is scheduled to visit Morocco in April 2026 to explore joint business and investment opportunities in the agrifood sector, one of the key pillars of the Moroccan economy.
The planned visit was announced by North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, who said the mission aims to strengthen commercial ties between agricultural companies in North Dakota and Moroccan partners, while expanding U.S. agricultural exports to the North African country.
“The purpose of the mission to Morocco is to develop and foster relationships between North Dakota agricultural companies and Moroccan companies, and to expand North Dakota exports into Morocco,” Goehring said in a statement.
He highlighted Morocco’s growing market potential, noting that the country’s middle class continues to expand and that Morocco is a net importer of agricultural and related products. According to Goehring, Morocco ranks as the 36th-largest destination for U.S. agricultural exports, with total shipments valued at nearly $600 million.
The Agriculture Commissioner identified a range of products with strong export potential to Morocco, including feed grains, soybeans, tree nuts, pulses, rice, live animals and animal genetics, as well as poultry, beef, and dairy products.
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Morocco’s agribusiness sector plays a central role in the national economy. It is the country’s second-largest employer, providing more than 161,000 direct jobs. Despite challenging climate conditions, including severe drought, the sector generated revenues of $20.5 billion in 2024, representing a 0.8% year-on-year increase.
The kingdom has developed a strong export-oriented agricultural industry, supplying fresh and processed food products to more than 150 countries worldwide. Morocco is a global leader in the production and export of tomatoes, citrus fruits, strawberries, olives, and frozen fish.
Poultry remains a dominant segment of Morocco’s agricultural value chain, while the country also boasts the largest livestock population in Africa, supporting demand for animal feed, genetics, and veterinary products.
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The upcoming U.S. trade mission reflects growing interest among American agribusiness firms in tapping into Morocco’s expanding food market and leveraging the country’s strategic position as a gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
Officials expect the visit to result in new commercial partnerships, export agreements, and longer-term cooperation in agricultural production, processing, and supply chains.
