The Haraki group in the House of Councillors has submitted a written question to the government regarding the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on Moroccan exports and supply chains, amid growing signs of disruption in global trade.
In the question, parliamentary councillor Nabil Dakhch stated that escalating military tensions in several Middle Eastern countries have caused disruptions in maritime transport, particularly following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the rerouting of shipping lines via the Cape of Good Hope, leading to increased shipping and insurance costs.
The same source noted that these developments are beginning to affect the national economy, with professionals from the Moroccan Confederation of Exporters warning of direct impacts on the export sector, including higher logistical costs and difficulties in sourcing certain raw materials, especially industrial and chemical inputs.
The Haraki group called on the government to clarify its assessment of the scale of these impacts on the competitiveness of Moroccan exports in international markets, amid mounting pressure on global supply chains.
It also inquired about the measures the government plans to take proactively to support Moroccan exporters and mitigate the effects of rising transport and insurance costs, in order to maintain the positioning of Moroccan products in foreign markets.
This parliamentary move comes as part of monitoring the repercussions of international developments on the national economy, particularly in light of challenges related to market volatility and supply chain disruptions.