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Moroccan fisheries 2026 port trends

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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. This decline included a 37% drop in surface fish and a 1% slip in white-fish volumes. Conversely, the Port of Tangier experienced significant growth. Initial reports showed a 92% surge in landings to 4,594 tons, driven by a 109% increase in surface fish and a 131% rise in white-fish. By the end of July, Tangier’s growth, with landings had grown further to 5,239 tons, a rising 98% increase compared to the previous year, with market value rising 14% year to 146.15 million dirhams. This growth was supported 5,239 tons by a 111% increase in pelagic fish and a 125% increase in white fish. late July. The Port of Nador also faced challenges, with landings dropping 14% 11% to 1,453 1,829 tons in the first half of the year. By by late July, the decline in Nador was reported at 11%, totaling 1,829 tons, while market value fell 10% to approximately 82.7 million dirhams. While white fish landings in Nador rose by 3%, pelagic fish and mollusks saw decreases. Nationally, the Moroccan fishing sector showed overall growth despite these local fluctuations. Total growth. By late July, the National Fisheries Office (ONP) reported that total coastal and traditional artisanal fishing landings reached 551,547 tons by late July, 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.

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