فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Zakya Driouich, Secretary of State in charge of Sea Fisheries, confirmed that the decision to ban the export of frozen sardines starting February 1 falls within measures aimed at strengthening supply to the domestic market and helping keep fish prices at what she described as “acceptable levels,” especially with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan.
In her response to an oral question in the House of Representatives regarding rising fish prices in markets, Driouich explained that the government intends to activate specific initiatives during Ramadan to ensure the availability of frozen fish in sufficient quantities on the local market, in order to ease the pressure on prices during this period.
In this context, the Secretary of State noted that fish prices in Morocco are primarily governed by the logic of supply and demand, pointing out that they currently remain at “relatively reasonable” levels, considering a range of influencing factors. These include climatic conditions, the cost of fishing trips, storage and refrigeration requirements, as well as profit margins adopted by intermediaries and retail sellers.
She also highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to guarantee the supply of national markets with food products, stressing that these measures are carried out within a framework of continuous coordination with the various relevant authorities. The aim is to regulate prices and combat illegal practices, including speculation that negatively affects citizens’ purchasing power.
Driouich added that, at the same time, the government is working to implement a comprehensive strategy focused on ensuring the sustainability of fishery resources. This includes strengthening monitoring mechanisms and preserving fishing stocks, alongside developing infrastructure related to the marketing of seafood products and upgrading local markets, in a way that improves supply conditions and ensures stable provisioning in the medium and long term.
Source: Fes News Media
