Morocco: A Strategic Global Supplier of Seafood
With 2,500 km of Atlantic coastline, Morocco sits at the heart of the FAO 34 fishing zone and is one of the world’s most abundant fishing nations. Moroccan seafood is prized for its freshness, nutritional richness and compliance with international export standards. Every year the country exports hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fish, cephalopods and canned goods to France, Spain, Italy, Germany, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Korea, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, the UAE and more. SeaOptima connects you directly to these flagship products from Morocco’s best production facilities.
1. Moroccan Sardines (Sardina pilchardus)
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Morocco’s number‑one seafood export
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Superior quality: rich flavour, uniform size, high omega‑3 content
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Available formats:
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🥫 Canned: 125 g, 155 g, 425 g
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❄️ IQF frozen: whole, headed, gutted
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Recipe options: in vegetable oil, tomato sauce, spicy, natural
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Key markets: West Africa, Southern Europe, Middle East, RussiaConstantly high demand and large production capacity — ideal for starting your import business.
2. Mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
- A sought‑after blue fish valued for its tasty flesh and nutrition
- Exported mainly as :
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Canned mackerel fillets (in oil, tomato sauce)
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Whole or filleted IQF frozen
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- Medium to large size and excellent quality‑to‑price ratio
- High demand in Central Africa, Eastern Europe, Russia and China.
A strategic product for mass retailers and private‑label brands.
3. Moroccan Tuna (Skipjack & Yellowfin)
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Available as:
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🥫 Canned tuna (natural, in oil, chunks, flakes)
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❄️ Frozen tuna blocks, steaks or fillets
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Certified Halal, EU, BRC and FDA depending on the plant
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Used across foodservice, supermarkets and secondary food processing
Very popular in cost‑effective formats with high margins.
4. Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
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A premium species fished off southern Morocco (Dakhla, Laâyoune)
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Sizes from 1–4 kg, packed in blocks or IQF
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Favoured in Asian and Mediterranean cuisine
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Mainly exported to Spain, Japan, South Korea and China
A high‑value product — more technical to source but very profitable.
5. Squid & Cuttlefish
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Complementary items for frozen export (block or IQF)
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Often included in cephalopod assortments or seafood mixes
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Strong sales potential in Africa, Turkey and Central Europe
Excellent volumes to complement octopus or mackerel shipments.
All of These Products Are Available
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In cans (private label or client brand)
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As IQF frozen seafood (whole, fillets, blocks)
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With certifications: Halal, BRC, IFS, FDA, EU and FAO 34 compliant
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Packaged for retail or the food‑processing industry
🤝 Why Buy Through SeaOptima?
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Importer need
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SeaOptima solution
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High‑yield products
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Optimised‑margin sardine and mackerel exports
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Premium demand
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Noble products like octopus and yellowfin tuna
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Regulatory compliance
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Certificates provided for each destination country
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