Moroccan buyers want durum wheat that has a golden, yellow colour. It’s the most important trait for importers.
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For Moroccan durum buyers, it’s all about colour
The rich, amber colour of Canadian durum is a huge advantage when selling into this important North African market

Weather helps North African durum crop
SASKATOON — Growing conditions have improved in parts of North Africa and there should be more help on the way in the new year, says a meteorologist. Much-needed rain fell in northeast Algeria and northern Tunisia during the week ending Nov. 26, a region that had been particularly parched. But the rain missed Morocco, which […] Read more

Phosphate supply to remain tight
A lot has changed in the phosphate market recently, but in a way, nothing has changed, says an analyst. Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it was slashing import duties on product from Morocco. The duties were lowered to 2.12 percent from 19.97 percent, providing an incentive for Moroccan phosphate producer OCP […] Read more