World Bank says removing RAP restriction would reduce aquaculture feed costs and exposure to fishmeal price volatility.
Domestic production stands at roughly 250,000-300,000 tonnes, leaving a supply gap that drives imports of more than 200,000 tonnes each year.
The investment will support capacity growth in Morocco and push expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The initiative is already operating in countries including Mauritania, Senegal, Ecuador, Guatemala and Panama.
Livestock imports surged by 25% in 2025 following the suspension of duties and taxes.
The study will explore whether a molecule derived from cannabis can serve as an alternative to growth-promoting antibiotics in poultry farming.
This number signals rising investor interest in a sector that is now gaining a lot of interest.
The four-year deal outlines fishing rights, catch limits, and ecosystem protection measures in Moroccan waters.
One major concern hampering the industry is quality aquafeed, which represents up to 80% of aquaculture costs.
The suspension applies to poultry-based animal feed as well, and only feed that has undergone heat treatment proven to eliminate the H5N1 virus will be permitted.