Morocco's customs revenue hit a historic high of 162.7 billion dirhams (approximately $16.2 billion) in 2025, marking a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year, according to official data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The figure was reported in the ministry's budget execution report for the first five months of 2025, released on May 21, 2026.
The record revenue was driven by a combination of factors, including higher import volumes, improved customs efficiency, and the gradual recovery of global trade. The 9.5% growth rate exceeded the government's initial projections, which had forecast a more modest increase of around 6% for the full year.
Customs duties remain a key source of revenue for Morocco's state budget, contributing significantly to public spending on infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The 2025 figure represents the highest level ever recorded, surpassing the previous record of 148.6 billion dirhams set in 2024.
Economists attribute the strong performance to Morocco's expanding trade partnerships, particularly with the European Union and sub-Saharan Africa, as well as increased imports of capital goods and raw materials for the country's growing industrial sector. The government has also implemented digitalization measures at border crossings to reduce delays and improve revenue collection.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has not yet released detailed breakdowns by product category or region, but preliminary data suggests that imports of machinery, vehicles, and energy products were the main contributors to the revenue increase. The 2025 budget law had anticipated customs revenues of 155 billion dirhams, meaning the actual result exceeded expectations by nearly 5%.
