Morocco’s trade deficit reached 198.38 billion dirhams in the first six months of 2026, representing a significant increase of 23.5% compared to the same period last year. The Office des Changes attributes this rise primarily to a 15.3% increase in imports of goods. This data comes from the office’s latest monthly report on foreign exchange indicators. The substantial growth in the deficit signals potential economic pressures. Further details regarding specific commodity import values were not provided in the source text. This trend warrants close monitoring, as it could impact Morocco’s overall economic stability and currency. The report indicates a growing gap between Morocco’s exports and imports.