Export support programs

In an increasingly connected and globalized world, exporting is a key pillar of economic growth. With a view to consolidating Morocco's position as a key player on the world stage and promoting the expansion of companies on an international scale, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has set up two major initiatives: the "Go-To-Market" program and the Support program for First-Time Exporters « Primo-exportateurs ».

Through targeted financial support, prospecting assistance, and access to high-potential international markets, the Ministry creates opportunities for local businesses, encouraging export diversification and the country's economic growth.

 

 

SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR FIRST-TIME EXPORTERS "PRIMO-EXPORTATEURS"

The support program for first-time exporters consists of tailor-made support over a period of 2 years, through financial support from the State to companies and cooperatives under Moroccan law that have export potential and intend to become confirmed exporters.

 

Program Objectives

  • Increase the number of companies engaged in exporting and make them examples to be followed in the future by other non-exporting companies facing the same problems;
  • To enable beneficiary companies to base their presence in foreign markets on a solid foundation based on knowledge of the company's strengths and weaknesses and the particularities of the target markets;
  • Enable beneficiary companies to access certain means necessary for access to target markets;
  • Convert 100 casual and non-exporting enterprises into professional and regular exporting enterprises;
  • Increase the export turnover of exporting companies in a sporadic manner;
  • Encourage non-exporting companies to achieve a global export turnover.

 

Targeted companies 

The support programme for first-time exporters is intended for any company or cooperative under Moroccan law domiciled in Morocco, operating in the industrial or service sectors.

  • Non-exporting companies  that have never carried out an export operation. 
  • Unconfirmed exporting companies  whose average export turnover over the last three years does not exceed 5 million Dhs. 

The program targets 100 companies over the period 2024-2026.

 

Amount of support

The amount of support is capped at 1.5 million Dhs per company over the entire duration of the program, which is 2 years.

 

Eligibility Criteria

In addition to the regularity of its situation vis-à-vis the tax authorities and the CNSS, the company must:

  • Have been incorporated for at least two years at the time of application ;
  • Have the status of a legal person or cooperative ;
  • Have an average export turnover over the last three years not exceeding 5 million Dhs ;
  • Present an export business plan for the period 2024-2025, demonstrating the company's productive and export potential and its concrete and achievable ambitions in terms of positioning itself in potential markets.

 

Interested companies must submit their applications to the Ministry of Industry and Trade or send them by post no later than Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.  to the following address: 

 

Email: primo@mcinet.gov.ma 

 

 

 

"Go To Market" PROGRAM

The "Go-To-Market" program, in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Moroccan Agency for the Development of Investments and Exports (AMDIE) and the Moroccan Association of Exporters (ASMEX). Covering the period 2024-2025, this program aims to support the competitiveness and exports of Moroccan companies.

 

Program Objectives

  • Supporting companies with export potential in the industrial and service sectors
  • Encourage the export of new products and positioning in new markets
  • Strengthen the capacity of businesses to compete internationally.

 

Targeted companies

The program targets companies with more than 5 million dirhams of annual export turnover over the last 2 financial years.

 

Proposed support

Tailor-made support is offered according to the profile and specific needs of each company:

  • Market Prospecting
  • Participation in trade fairs and exhibitions
  • Investment in marketing and product design
  • Visibility into target markets

 

Budget 

Financial support from the State is granted up to a limit of 2.5 million dirhams per company.

 

1st edition

  • 40 companies selected in 7 regions, namely: Casablanca-Settat, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Souss-Massa, Rabat-Salé-Kenitra, Fez-Meknes, Beni Mellal-Khenifra and Marrakech-Safi.
  • 13 sectors represented are textiles and clothing, agri-food, metallurgical, mechanical and electromechanical industries, chemicals and parachemicals, pharmaceutical industries, spare parts, building materials, plastics processing, electrical/electronics and services.

 

Task Force Export 

The Go To Market program aims to meet the need to capture Morocco's untapped export potential, estimated at around 100 billion dirhams by the Export Task Force.This task force was set up by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to boost Moroccan exports. It identified an untapped potential of 100 billion dirhams, including 12 billion for the African continent.

 

Mapping of the exportable offer

A detailed mapping of Morocco's exportable offer was also carried out.

It highlights 1200 product/market pairs covering:

  • 200 products
  • 14 industries
  • 53 sectors

 

More information on the program