France Expects Lower Wheat Exports to Morocco in 2026-2027 Season
France’s exports of soft wheat to Morocco are expected to decline in the 2026-2027 season following improved rainfall in Morocco. Philippe Heusel, international president of French grain group Intercéréales, stated that France exported 3.5 million tons of wheat during the 2025-2026 season amid a drought that affected Morocco’s harvest. Heusel confirmed that lower volumes are anticipated between September 2026 and May 2027 due to Morocco’s recent heavy rainfall, which revitalized crops but also caused flood damage.
Despite the expected decline, Heusel assured that France has sufficient supplies to meet Morocco’s needs without any obstacles. France harvested 32 million tons of wheat this year and has already supplied 600,000 tons to Morocco since October, with an estimated 2.5 million tons expected from September to May. Morocco had imposed a three-month halt on soft wheat imports starting June 1 to support local farmers, resuming imports on September 16 due to lower domestic stocks.
The Moroccan government plans to compensate wheat importers for the difference between international and domestic prices. However, Moroccan professionals expressed concerns over instability in the Black Sea region due to ongoing Russian-Ukraine tensions, which has reduced wheat supplies and pushed up prices. Moulay Abdelkadr Alaoui, president of Morocco’s National Federation of Mills, called for stability in the region to calm the market.