Consumer Price Trends in Agadir and Tetouan
In July 2026, consumer prices witnessed a notable decline in the Moroccan cities of Agadir and Tetouan, primarily driven by a significant drop in food prices, according to the regional data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Specifically, the consumer price index (CPI) in Agadir fell by 0.9% compared to June. This reduction is largely attributed to a 2.2% decrease in food prices, while the index for non-food products remained stable during the same period.
The most pronounced price reductions were seen in various food categories, including vegetables, which decreased by 10.6%, followed by fish and seafood at 7.6%, and fruits which saw a 4.9% decline. Conversely, meat prices experienced a slight increase of 1%. In terms of non-food items, prices remained generally unchanged, despite a 4.3% drop in fuel prices. Sectors such as hotels, restaurants, and transportation reported a modest increase of 0.3% each.
Looking at year-on-year statistics, the CPI in Agadir has remained stable. Food prices have decreased by 3.3%, while non-food products have risen by 2.5%. In Tetouan, the CPI recorded a decrease of 0.7% month-on-month, although it showed a slight annual increase of 0.1%.
In terms of specific food products, Tetouan experienced a monthly decrease of 1.5%, driven by reductions in prices for vegetables (-7.1%), fruits (-4.4%), and dairy products like milk, cheese, and eggs (-0.8%), along with bread and cereals (-0.6%). For non-food items, there was a marginal decline of 0.1%, primarily due to a 1.9% reduction in transportation costs. However, restaurants and hotels stood out with a notable price increase of 4.9%.
When examining the annual trend, food prices in Tetouan have decreased by 2.9%, with a particularly steep drop in oils and fats, which fell by 19%. In contrast, non-food products have increased by 2.8%, with education costs rising by 10.9%. On a national scale, the CPI decreased by 1% in July 2026 compared to the previous month, reflecting broader economic conditions.
As reported by infomediaire.net.
