Economic Impact Analysis of Morocco’s Integration to Ecowas
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Date
2025
Authors
Dodo, Akakpo Ayebiogbon
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AERC
Abstract
This study assesses imports, customs revenue, and welfare effects in ECOWAS countries following a free trade agreement with Morocco. Trade agreements are expected to increase the share of Moroccan trading to the detriment of ECOWAS producers and simultaneously lead to a drop in supply through regional production and the slowdown in regional integration. To avoid regional disintegration, ECOWAS countries should monitor sensitive products with the private sector, adapt trade policies favorable to the competitiveness of sectors of the economy with high production capacities, build the capacity of actors to be able to exploit market opportunities and encourage local consumption. The study highlighted a decline in customs revenue in ECOWAS. These negative effects on customs tariffs could set back the process of Morocco's integration into ECOWAS. Welfare losses, due to the large diversion effects generated by trade agreements, would likely be significant for consumers.