# Moroccan fisheries 2026 port trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-fisheries-2026-port-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-13T18:04:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

In the first half of 2026, Moroccan ports exhibited divergent fishing trends. The Port of Asfi saw a sharp 37% decline in landings, with total discharges falling to 14,039 tons and market value dropping 42% to 95.5 million dirhams. Conversely, the Port of Tangier experienced significant growth, with landings rising 98% compared to the previous year to 5,239 tons by late July.

The Port of Nador also faced challenges, with landings dropping 11% to 1,829 tons by late July, while market value fell 10% to approximately 82.7 million dirhams.

Nationally, the Moroccan fishing sector showed overall growth. By late July, the National Fisheries Office (ONP) reported that total coastal and artisanal fishing landings reached 551,547 tons, a 5% increase from the previous year, with total market value rising 2% to over 6.28 billion dirhams. 

Regional performance showed a split between coasts: Atlantic ports saw landings rise 5% in weight and value increase 3% to nearly 5.85 billion dirhams. In contrast, Mediterranean ports saw an 8% increase in volume but a 10% decline in value, totaling approximately 427.4 million dirhams. Within these regions, Tarfaya Port reported a 42% increase in landings, while species-wise, pelagic fish and cephalopods saw volume gains, though white fish and shellfish experienced declines in value.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Morocco fishing sector generates 6.28 billion dirhams through July

Morocco's coastal fishing sector generated over 6.28 billion dirhams through July 2026, with a 5% increase in landing volumes, driven largely by strong performance in Atlantic ports.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moroccan-fishing-landings-show-mixed-results-in-tangier-and-nador

### 2026-08-03: Moroccan ports report opposite fish catch trends in 2026

Morocco’s Asfi port fish landings fell 37 % in early 2026, while Tangier’s rose 92 %, reflecting divergent regional trends in the national fisheries sector.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moroccan-ports-report-opposite-fish-catch-trends-in-2026

### 2026-07-24: Nador Port fish catch falls 14% in first half of 2026

Nador Port’s coastal fish unloads fell 14% to 1,453 t in early 2026, cutting revenue to 66.15 million dirhams, while Morocco’s total catch dropped 6% but overall value rose 2%.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nador-port-fish-catch-falls-14-in-first-half-of-2026

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Cite as: Moroccan fisheries 2026 port trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moroccan-fisheries-2026-port-trends