Casablanca – Trade relations between Morocco and the United Kingdom have seen a significant rise, reflecting growing economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries. According to official data from the UK Department for Trade and Business, total trade between Morocco and the UK reached over $6 billion between June 2024 and June 2025, representing an annual increase of 18.8% ($941 million).

This growth continues a positive trend in bilateral trade that has been observed since the partnership agreement between Morocco and the UK came into effect in 2021. The agreement, signed following the UK’s formal exit from the European Union, provides a comprehensive framework not only for trade and investment but also for broader political, economic, and social cooperation. It has enabled a transition from traditional cooperation to a more advanced and multidimensional partnership.

The UK’s commitment to strengthening ties with Morocco was highlighted during the third meeting of the Partnership Council, held on November 12, 2025. The meeting reaffirmed both countries’ dedication to expanding collaboration in sectors including trade, investment, education, renewable energy, and security. These discussions followed a bilateral strategic dialogue held in June 2025, which reinforced momentum in political and economic relations.

Agricultural trade has been a central focus of ongoing negotiations. The UK Department for Trade and Business confirmed that discussions on revising customs duties for agricultural products, including tomatoes, are ongoing. The aim is to reach an agreement that benefits both Moroccan exporters and UK businesses and consumers. Expanding Moroccan access to the UK market for key agricultural products remains a priority, reflecting the importance of trade in supporting economic growth and supply chains in both countries.

Official UK figures show that total trade in goods and services between Morocco and the UK amounted to about $5.7 billion in 2024, an increase of more than $813 million compared to the previous year. This underscores the sustained expansion of bilateral economic exchanges and highlights Morocco’s growing role as a strategic trade partner for the UK outside the European Union framework.

The strengthened partnership has also extended to political and diplomatic spheres. Notably, the UK has publicly supported Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Western Sahara, recognizing it as the most credible, practical, and viable framework for resolving the long-standing regional dispute. This endorsement underscores the depth of the bilateral relationship, which now combines economic cooperation with political alignment on key regional issues.

Analysts note that the Morocco-UK partnership represents a strategic model for post-Brexit relations, combining trade liberalization with political dialogue and sectoral cooperation. By providing a structured platform for regular engagement, the partnership agreement has enabled both countries to pursue shared goals in investment, infrastructure development, renewable energy, education, and agricultural trade.

Looking ahead, both governments are expected to continue leveraging this framework to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors while addressing challenges such as trade barriers, regulatory alignment, and market access for agricultural products. Ongoing negotiations on tariffs for agricultural goods, including tomatoes, are a key element in ensuring mutual benefits for Moroccan producers and UK consumers.

The Morocco-UK relationship illustrates a successful adaptation to new geopolitical and economic realities. The consistent growth in trade, active engagement in partnership councils, and alignment on strategic issues demonstrate that the bilateral partnership is evolving into a sustainable, long-term model of cooperation that extends beyond traditional trade agreements.