This article covers trade between India and Morocco, the goods traded, arrangements for the supply of phosphate fertilisers, the Joint Commission for Trade and Investment, trade-related visits and the Indian companies operating in Morocco. It is based on the MEA bilateral brief of April 2026.

Bilateral trade

According to the MEA brief of April 2026, bilateral trade between India and Morocco in the year 2025 grew to USD 3.819 billion, compared to USD 2.66 billion in 2024.

India's exports to Morocco consist mainly of petroleum products, electronic items including mobile phones, automotive parts, textiles and yarns, engineering goods, chemicals and specialty chemicals, plastics, and spices.

India is a major importer of phosphatic fertilisers from Morocco. The main Moroccan exports to India are phosphate fertilisers (DAP, SSP), phosphoric acid, metallic ores and metal scrap, and some inorganic chemicals.

Phosphates and fertilisers

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, visited Morocco from 20-22 January 2023. He held meetings with the Chairman & CEO of OCP, Dr. Mostafa Terrab, and with Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Mr. Khalid Ait Taleb.

The brief describes the main outcome of the visit as the signing of three MoUs between OCP and Indian fertiliser companies to ensure the supply of 1.7 million metric tons (MT) of phosphate fertilisers to India throughout 2023.

IMACID, a joint venture between Indian majors and Morocco's OCP, is active in phosphoric acid production. The two countries also have a Joint Working Group on Fertilizers.

Joint Commission for Trade and Investment

The brief calls the Joint Commission for Trade and Investment a key pillar of engagement. It is headed by the respective Ministers of Commerce and Industry. As of April 2026, preparations were under way for its next (VII) meeting, which the brief says is scheduled for the coming months.

Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, visited India from 10-12 January 2024 to take part in a global summit held in Gujarat. He met Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal on the sidelines.

H.E Mr. Omar Hejira, Secretary of State in charge of Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco, took part with a large business delegation in the 4th edition of World Food India in New Delhi from 25-28 September 2025. The event was organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Indian companies in Morocco

The brief lists Indian companies operating in Morocco across several sectors, as set out below.

Automotive

India's automotive companies Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Ashok Leyland maintain market share in Morocco through dedicated local representatives. TVS Motor Company has introduced its flagship models to the North African market. Tier-1 suppliers such as Varroc Lighting Systems and Motherson Sumi operate manufacturing facilities in the country.

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd has set up a production plant for ground combat vehicles, which is described in the development article.

Mining and metals

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (GFL) has an operational presence in the mining sector. The Samta Group is building what the brief calls a first of its kind plant in Morocco to produce aluminium and copper.

Pharmaceuticals

Sunpharma and CIPLA operate in Morocco. The brief states that they provide high-quality, affordable medicines and contribute to the local healthcare supply chain.

Power and infrastructure

Larsen & Toubro, Sterling and Wilson, and KEC are executing major power transmission and infrastructure projects that support Morocco's energy grid.

Hospitality and travel

The Oberoi Hotel Group and Satguru Travels provide services in the hospitality and travel sectors.

Information technology

HCL has established a Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) centre in Technopolis Rabat, drawing on local talent. TCS is developing a new development centre in Morocco.

Specialised manufacturing

Sumilon (green plastics), Tejas Network (telecommunications) and Indore (fibre optics) use Morocco's location, in the brief's words, to serve the broader Mediterranean and African markets.