The Morocco Margarine Investment Project is a landmark agro-industrial initiative designed to transform Morocco into a competitive hub for food manufacturing, regional exports, and sustainable industrial growth. Anchored in Morocco's national strategy Generation Green 2030 and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this project blends profitability with food security, job creation, and environmental responsibility.
With an installed production capacity of 30,000 metric tons per year, the facility will manufacture high-quality margarine and vegetable oils tailored to domestic and export markets. At an estimated selling price of €1,500 per ton, projected revenues exceed €45 million annually, supported by long-term supply agreements, export opportunities, and rising demand across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Financially, the project stands out as a compelling investment case. A CAPEX of €18 million is structured through an innovative capital mix of equity, bank debt, development finance, and Islamic financing. Equity contributions by Moroccan promoters and strategic investors provide strong local anchoring, while international DFIs (AfDB, IFC, EBRD, EIB, Proparco) add concessional capital, technical assistance, and governance credibility. Local banks supply senior loans, supported by Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs) from global institutions, ensuring risk reduction and access to competitive interest rates. In addition, sukuk and ijara structures open access to Gulf and MENA liquidity pools, enhancing cultural inclusivity and financial diversification.
On the operational side, OPEX is optimized at €12 million per year, with energy efficiency, economies of scale, and advanced process technologies reducing long-term costs. Profitability metrics are exceptionally strong, with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) exceeding 20%, a payback period under 5 years, and sustainable EBITDA margins above 30%.
Beyond numbers, the project embodies Morocco's ambition to be a regional agro-processing leader. Under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Morocco gains preferential access to ECOWAS and UEMOA markets, where consumption of processed food products is growing rapidly. Additionally, the removal of import duties by China on African products provides a unique competitive edge for Moroccan exports compared to competitors from other regions.
Sustainability is embedded at the core of this venture. Through carbon credit monetization (valued between €0.5M?€1M annually), green finance certification, and alignment with international ESG standards, the project leverages climate finance while strengthening its environmental profile.
In summary, this project is not only a profitable investment with double-digit returns, but also a strategic enabler of Morocco's industrial policy, ensuring food sovereignty, export competitiveness, and inclusive economic growth. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia, Morocco is ready to lead the future of sustainable food manufacturing.
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Alexandre YOUTA
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