Coastal and artisanal fish landings at Tangier Port reached 2,064 tons as of the end of May, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Morocco’s Fisheries Office (ONP).
The market value of these catches rose by 23% to over MAD 98.26 million during the first five months of 2025, compared to more than MAD 80.05 million in May 2024. The ONP stated its findings in its latest report on Morocco’s coastal and artisanal fisheries statistics.
By species, landings of pelagic fish at the port decreased by 2% to 1,297 tons, with an estimated value of MAD 47.92 million (+11%), compared to MAD 43.16 million for 1,330 tons in May 2024.
Landings of white fish, on the other hand, increased by 36% to 365 tons, generating approximately MAD 18.27 million (+16%), compared to MAD 15.72 million for 268 tons year-on-year.
Landings of cephalopods rose by 31% to 287 tons, bringing in revenues of about MAD 25.49 million (+78%), while crustacean landings grew by 21% to 114 tons, producing revenues of over MAD 6.58 million (-3%).
Nationally, landings of commercialized coastal and artisanal fishery products reached 321,520 tons by the end of May, an 18% decrease compared to the same period last year.
However, in terms of value, these landings recorded a 1% increase, reaching approximately MAD 4.42 billion.
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