After Moroccan authorities have approved the import of Russia’s beef products a few months ago, they gave the green light to open Morocco’s national market to Ukrainian chicken and meat.
The State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection of Ukraine recently announced that Ukraine and Morocco have agreed on a veterinary certificate for the export of meat and poultry products from the Ukraine.
“The State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection of Ukraine and the competent authority of the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to a veterinary certificate for the export of meat and poultry products from Ukraine to Morocco,” a statement released by Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food said.
The commercial exchange between Ukraine and Morocco in 2016 amounted to USD 221 million.
According to the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies, bilateral trade remains characterized by its concentration on a limited number of products. Ammonia, wheat and energy products are the main products imported by Morocco from the Ukraine, while phosphates, fishery products and canned vegetables are the main products exported by Morocco to the Ukraine.
Diplomatic relations between Morocco and Ukraine were formally established in June 1992, shortly after Morocco’s recognition of Ukraine’s independence in December 1991.
