| Summary: | The global market for oilseeds, grains, vegetable oil and oilseed meal is a complex
market which is growing at a very fast pace, and which is characterized by the large
volume of production which is traded between countries. Offer is geographically
constrained in this market: there are few exporting countries and these are mainly
situated on the American continent. Demand on the other hand is more widespread, although
highest in Asiatic countries, China in particular. As a result, small importing countries,
like Morocco, are in a vulnerable position, and take the full brunt of price volatility.
In the 90s, Moroccan oilseed production was relatively high, unfortunately production
dropped over the years, and Morocco must now buy vegetable oil and proteins on the global
market. Reviving oilseed production in Morocco would considerably help the country and
provide numerous benefits, such as food security, improving the country’s trade balance,
and enhancing the agronomic management of land thanks to the introduction of break crops.
Finally, it would also boost the entire agricultural sector and help increase the income
of farmers.
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