The import of Moroccan pasta and couscous into West African markets is experiencing significant growth. According to data shared by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 23, Morocco exported a total of 125,343 metric tons of wheat-based products from July 2023 to June 2024. These wheat products are primarily exported to West Africa in the form of pasta and couscous, as reported by the USDA, citing Morocco's Office des Changes. The West African countries importing Moroccan wheat products include Senegal, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Guinea, and Burkina Faso. Among these nations, Senegal emerged as the largest importer in the region, receiving 38,343 metric tons of wheat products between July 2023 and June 2024. Senegal is followed by Togo (8,681 tons), Benin (8,192 tons), Guinea (8,159 tons), Côte d'Ivoire (4,144 tons), and Burkina Faso (3,086 tons). Moroccan wheat exports to these West African countries have shown consistent growth since 2021. For instance, exports to Senegal during the 2023/24 marketing year surpassed those to the EU27, which totaled 28,898 metric tons. Senegal's imports of Moroccan wheat have grown significantly over the years, rising from 14,617 tons in 2021/22 to 22,616 tons in 2022/23, and reaching 38,343 tons in 2023/24.
