Port of Casablanca: Traffic Exceeds 17 Million Tons in the First Half of 2026
Casablanca Port Continues Its Growth Surge
Casablanca Port is sustaining its momentum of growth. According to the latest data released by the National Ports Agency (ANP), total traffic reached 17 million tons at the end of the first half of 2026, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
This performance reflects the resilience of the Kingdom’s main port platform, which continues to play a strategic role in supplying the national economy and developing trade exchanges.
A Particularly Dynamic June
Traffic growth accelerated significantly in June. The port handled 3.53 million tons, compared to 2.68 million tons a year earlier, recording a 32% year-over-year increase.
This growth confirms the strengthening of port activities after several months marked by intense operational activity.
Imports Account for Three Quarters of Total Traffic
Imports remain dominant, totaling 12.8 million tons, representing 75% of the overall traffic recorded during the first six months of the year.
Exports, on the other hand, reached 4.19 million tons, accounting for 25% of the volumes handled.
Compared to the first half of 2025, imports increased by 8%, while exports saw a 2% rise, illustrating the central role of Casablanca Port in Morocco’s foreign trade.
Strong Growth in Grains, Containers, and Ro-Ro Traffic
Several activity segments have shown particularly favorable developments.
Grain imports reached 3.3 million tons, up 13%, while animal feed increased by 33%, with 1.06 million tons processed.
Container traffic surpassed 762,557 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), marking a 5% increase.
The most significant growth came from Ro-Ro traffic, which reached 93,824 units, compared to 69,318 during the same period the previous year, reflecting a remarkable 35% increase.
Performance Amidst Challenging Operational Context
The National Ports Agency emphasizes that these results were achieved in a particularly complex environment.
The port faced several major challenges, including difficult weather conditions, a sharp increase in strategic imports, and a maritime incident that occurred on February 25, when a container ship lost part of its cargo shortly after departing.
Despite these challenges, the ANP states that operations continued without interruption, ensuring the continuity of trade exchanges and securing the Kingdom’s strategic supplies.
