Spain: Diesel Imports from Morocco Reach 76,000 Tonnes
Spanish Diesel Imports from Morocco Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Recent months have seen a significant increase in Spanish diesel imports originating from Morocco, a development occurring against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This situation has reignited questions among Spanish energy sector stakeholders regarding supply chains and the origins of shipments arriving in Spain.
According to the Spanish daily El País, Spanish ports received nearly 76,000 tons of diesel from Morocco during April and May 2026, highlighting a shift in energy flows between the two nations.
Data reveals that several tanker ships have docked at Spanish ports after departing from Moroccan ports. Notably, the tanker Harbiye delivered over 40,000 tons of diesel to the port of Tarragona, while the Kriti Episkopi offloaded approximately 36,000 tons at the port of Barcelona.
Additionally, the vessel Sea Dragon transported nearly 43,000 tons of diesel to the port of Bilbao, and the Aldebaran delivered a cargo of about 33,000 tons in June, confirming the continuation of this upward trend.
This rise in imports has sparked debate in Spain, as Morocco no longer has refining capabilities following the shutdown of the Samir refinery. Some industry players are thus questioning the origin of the fuel exported from Moroccan ports.
Statistics indicate that Morocco imported around 645,000 tons of Russian diesel in 2025, followed by nearly 489,000 tons in the first months of 2026, accounting for about 45% of its total diesel imports.
However, these figures do not prove that Russian diesel is being re-exported to Spain via Morocco. To date, Spanish authorities have found no evidence of an organized system for re-exporting Russian fuel through Moroccan territory.
