Sanctions against Russia benefit some countries.
8 September 2014
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The fourth wave of sanctions against Moscow is to be adopted today by the European Union. European countries are often the first to suffer and they benefit more to some unexpected countries...
There was a place to take, and there is a country that understood it very quickly: Morocco.
Since August 7th, the date of the Russian embargo, the kingdom is rubbing its hands: "Thank you Putin" say the market gardeners.
Russian food imports from the European Union and the United States represent a market estimated at 11 billion euros (2013 turnover) of fruits, vegetables, meats of all kinds, poultry, and cheese... that Russians no longer want to buy from Europeans or Americans.
North Africa remained, with Moroccans in ambush.
Certainly, Morocco is not able to export certain products, meat for example. But on fruits and vegetables, it is ready to give its full measure.
Especially since the country had a revenge to take on Europe.
Last May, Brussels tightened the conditions for importing Moroccan products, which called into question tens of thousands of jobs in the country.
Not to mention that on the Russian side, minds are quite ready to buy even more "made in Morocco"
In 2013, Russia absorbed more than 15% of the kingdom's agricultural exports and 55% of Moroccan exports in general.
For a month, contacts have been accelerating between Russians and Moroccans
Contacts with importers have already begun.
In just one week, from September 15th to 17th, a joint Moroccan-Russian commission will be held. Moroccans will unveil their strategy there. Meeting followed by a mini-summit between Russia and Morocco in October: King Mohammed VI will go to Moscow, because the ambition of Moroccans does not stop at fruits and vegetables. If they slip a foot into Russia, it is to stay there permanently. After having swept the market of fruits and vegetables, the objective is to sell textiles, leather, but also tourist stays.
So, the embargo is good for some.
Franceinter.fr
Published on September 8, 2014.
Posted online on September 8, 2014.
There was a place to take, and there is a country that understood it very quickly: Morocco.
Since August 7th, the date of the Russian embargo, the kingdom is rubbing its hands: "Thank you Putin" say the market gardeners.
Russian food imports from the European Union and the United States represent a market estimated at 11 billion euros (2013 turnover) of fruits, vegetables, meats of all kinds, poultry, and cheese... that Russians no longer want to buy from Europeans or Americans.
North Africa remained, with Moroccans in ambush.
Certainly, Morocco is not able to export certain products, meat for example. But on fruits and vegetables, it is ready to give its full measure.
Especially since the country had a revenge to take on Europe.
Last May, Brussels tightened the conditions for importing Moroccan products, which called into question tens of thousands of jobs in the country.
Not to mention that on the Russian side, minds are quite ready to buy even more "made in Morocco"
In 2013, Russia absorbed more than 15% of the kingdom's agricultural exports and 55% of Moroccan exports in general.
For a month, contacts have been accelerating between Russians and Moroccans
Contacts with importers have already begun.
In just one week, from September 15th to 17th, a joint Moroccan-Russian commission will be held. Moroccans will unveil their strategy there. Meeting followed by a mini-summit between Russia and Morocco in October: King Mohammed VI will go to Moscow, because the ambition of Moroccans does not stop at fruits and vegetables. If they slip a foot into Russia, it is to stay there permanently. After having swept the market of fruits and vegetables, the objective is to sell textiles, leather, but also tourist stays.
So, the embargo is good for some.
Franceinter.fr
Published on September 8, 2014.
Posted online on September 8, 2014.
