Canned Tuna Supplier
for Morocco
Top Tide Canning is a Thailand-based B2B canned tuna manufacturer supplying Moroccan importers, hypermarket and supermarket chains, and food service operators. We produce FSSC 22000-certified, Halal-certified skipjack, yellowfin, and albacore tuna for Marjane, Carrefour Morocco, Label’Vie, BIM, and Atacadão Morocco — CIF Casablanca with full ONSSA documentation, Arabic/French bilingual label compliance, and ISO 17025 CoA covering heavy metals and histamine.
Morocco: 38 Million Consumers, Strategic North Africa Gateway — ONSSA, Halal Mandatory, CIF Casablanca
Morocco is North Africa’s most organised grocery market, with Marjane, Carrefour, Label’Vie, and BIM representing a fast-growing modern trade channel. ONSSA sanitary documentation and halal certification are mandatory for all imported canned fish. Arabic/French bilingual labelling is required. Casablanca and Tanger Med position Morocco as a re-export hub for Francophone West Africa.
Modern Grocery Retail Growing Fast — Marjane, Carrefour, and Label’Vie Lead Morocco Organised Trade
Moroccan modern grocery retail is led by Marjane Hypermarket (Marjane Holding, 35+ hypermarkets and supermarkets), Carrefour Morocco (operated by Label’Vie Group under franchise, 25+ stores), and Label’Vie supermarkets (90+ stores nationwide). BIM Morocco (Turkish discount chain) has grown to 300+ stores and is a significant buyer of value-tier canned tuna. Atacadão Morocco (Carrefour cash-and-carry format) serves the wholesale and food service channel in Casablanca and Rabat.
- Marjane Hypermarket — 35+ stores
- Carrefour Morocco — Label’Vie franchise
- Label’Vie Supermarket — 90+ stores
- BIM Morocco — 300+ discount stores
ONSSA Sanitary Documentation and Halal Certification Required for All Fish Imports
Morocco’s food safety authority ONSSA (Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires) oversees imported food conformity. All canned fish imports require a sanitary import certificate, ISO 17025 CoA (heavy metals, histamine), Thai MOPH health certificate, and FSSC 22000 documentation. Halal certification is a commercial and regulatory requirement — Morocco is 99% Muslim and all retail buyers and food service operators require halal-certified product from a recognised certification body.
- ONSSA sanitary documentation required
- ISO 17025 CoA — Hg, histamine, heavy metals
- Halal certification — commercially mandatory
- Arabic / French bilingual label required
Morocco as Gateway — Casablanca Logistics Hub for Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA Re-Export
Morocco’s strategic location at the mouth of the Mediterranean, the port infrastructure of Casablanca and Tanger Med, and its established trade corridors to West Africa (Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea) and MENA markets position it as a regional distribution hub. Moroccan importers increasingly operate as re-export platforms for halal-certified canned tuna into Francophone West Africa, where demand for affordable protein is growing rapidly. FSSC 22000 and MUI Halal certification meet the entry requirements for both Moroccan and West African buyers.
- Casablanca — Mediterranean logistics hub
- Tanger Med — Europe gateway port
- Re-export to Francophone West Africa
- MENA halal supply chain compatible
Six Morocco Compliance Requirements — ONSSA Sanitary Certificate, Halal Mandatory, Arabic/French Label, Tariff, FSSC 22000, and ISO 17025 CoA
Moroccan food import compliance centres on ONSSA documentary review at Casablanca port, mandatory halal certification for all retailers, and Arabic/French bilingual labelling. Morocco’s MFN tariff on canned tuna is approximately 25% indicative — confirm with a licensed Moroccan transitaire. FSSC 22000 required for Marjane and Carrefour qualification.
ONSSA (Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires) is Morocco’s national food and agriculture safety authority. All imported processed food products — including canned fish — require a sanitary conformity certificate and documentary review at the port of entry. Required documentation: Thai MOPH health certificate, ISO 17025 CoA (Hg ≤1.0 mg/kg, Pb, Cd, Sn ≤200 mg/kg, histamine), FSSC 22000 certificate, halal certificate from a recognised body, commercial invoice, packing list, and Bill of Lading. ONSSA inspectors at Casablanca port conduct documentary checks and may sample product.
Top Tide Canning provides the complete ONSSA documentation package per shipment. Contact us for ONSSA-specific documentation requirements for your product SKUs.
Halal certification is commercially mandatory for all canned fish sold in Morocco — 99% of the population is Muslim and all major retailers (Marjane, Carrefour, Label’Vie, BIM) require halal certification as a condition of supplier listing. ONSSA recommends halal certificates from bodies that conform to Moroccan halal standards. Top Tide Canning holds a current MUI Halal certificate covering canned skipjack, yellowfin, and albacore tuna. Some Moroccan importers request supplementary certification from a French (EVS HALAL, AVS) or Moroccan halal body — this can be arranged for dedicated Morocco production runs.
MUI Halal certificate available on request. Moroccan or French halal body certification available for dedicated production runs — discuss with our export team.
Moroccan food labelling regulations require a bilingual Arabic and French label on all retail prepackaged food sold in Morocco. Mandatory label elements: product name in Arabic and French (thon en boîte / تونة معلبة), ingredient list, allergen declaration, nutrition facts, country of origin (Thaïlande / تايلاند), net weight, best-before date, halal logo, and Moroccan importer/distributor name and address. Labels must be printed or affixed before customs clearance. Top Tide Canning provides Arabic/French bilingual label artwork for all Morocco-bound products.
Bilingual label artwork, Arabic translation, and halal logo placement included in our Morocco export documentation service.
Morocco’s MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import tariff on canned tuna (HS 1604.14) is approximately 25% indicative — one of the higher tariff environments for Thailand-origin tuna. Morocco has free trade agreements with the EU (0% for EU-origin), the USA (MAFTA — US-origin reduced), Turkey, and GAFTA members (Arab countries). Thailand does not have an FTA with Morocco, so MFN rate applies. 20% TVA (VAT) is levied at importation in addition to customs duty. Moroccan importer should confirm current HS 1604.14 tariff rate with their licensed transitaire (customs agent).
Current tariff rate confirmed with licensed Moroccan transitaire (customs broker). MFN rate indicative — actual rate may vary by sub-heading and product type. 20% TVA applies at importation.
FSSC 22000 (GFSI-recognised) is required for Marjane Hypermarket and Carrefour Morocco (Label’Vie) supplier qualification. Label’Vie supermarkets and BIM Morocco require HACCP as a minimum for import supplier listing. Top Tide Canning holds a current FSSC 22000 certificate covering canned fish manufacturing, meeting the qualification threshold for all major Moroccan modern trade retailers. The certificate is available for inclusion in supplier qualification documentation.
FSSC 22000 certificate and most recent third-party audit summary available on request for Marjane and Carrefour Morocco supplier qualification packages.
ONSSA’s documentary review at Casablanca port requires an ISO 17025-accredited CoA for heavy metals (mercury Hg ≤1.0 mg/kg for tuna, lead Pb, cadmium Cd, tin Sn ≤200 mg/kg for canned product) and histamine (≤200 mg/kg per EU Regulation 2073/2005, which Morocco mirrors). Microbiological CoA (total plate count, coliforms, S. aureus) is also included. Top Tide Canning provides ISO 17025 CoA for every production lot — issued by our ILAC-accredited third-party laboratory.
ISO 17025 CoA provided with every shipment to Morocco. Parameters include Hg, Pb, Cd, Sn, histamine, and full microbiological profile.
Four Morocco Buyer Channels — Marjane Hypermarket, Carrefour and Label’Vie, BIM and Atacadão Value, and Hotel Food Service and West Africa Re-Export
Moroccan buyer channels range from Marjane Hypermarket and Carrefour/Label’Vie modern trade through BIM discount and Atacadão cash-and-carry, to hotel catering in Marrakech and Agadir, school feeding programmes, and Moroccan re-export operators supplying Francophone West Africa. All retail channels require halal certification and Arabic/French bilingual labelling.
How to Import Canned Tuna into Morocco — Six Steps from Pre-Shipment Documents to Marjane and BIM Distribution
Moroccan import process requires halal certificate and Arabic/French bilingual label confirmed before shipment, ONSSA documentary review at Casablanca port (3–7 working days), customs duty (~25% MFN for Thailand-origin), and 20% TVA. Thailand to Casablanca transit is 18–22 days via Suez Canal.
| Origin | Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| EU origin | EU–Morocco Association Agreement | 0% — zero tariff |
| USA origin | MAFTA | Reduced / 0% |
| Thailand origin | MFN (no FTA) | ~25% indicative MFN |
| TVA (VAT) | Moroccan TVA Law | 20% on CIF + duty value |
Indicative MFN rate for Thailand-origin tuna HS 1604.14. Exact rate confirmed by licensed Moroccan transitaire (customs broker) — tariff schedule may vary by sub-heading. 20% TVA assessed at port on CIF + duty value.
Six Canned Tuna Formats for Morocco — Marjane Retail, BIM Value, Atacadão Wholesale, School Feeding Institutional, Albacore Premium, and West Africa Re-Export
From 185g Marjane retail cans through 80g BIM value, Atacadão trade case, school feeding A10 institutional, Marjane premium albacore, and Casablanca West Africa re-export format — each SKU carries Arabic/French bilingual label, MUI Halal logo, and full ONSSA documentation. All formats CIF Casablanca.
160g–185g Retail Can — Marjane, Carrefour Morocco & Label’Vie
Standard Moroccan retail SKU. Arabic/French bilingual label: thon en boîte / تونة معلبة, ingredient list in both languages, halal logo, nutrition facts per 100g, Thaïlande / تايلاند origin, best-before date, Moroccan importer address. Pull-tab easy-open lid. GS1 barcode. FSSC 22000 and MUI Halal certified. Skipjack in brine, water, or sunflower oil — three medium variants covering Marjane and Carrefour main shelf.
- 160g / 185g pull-tab tin
- Arabic + French bilingual label
- MUI Halal logo on-pack
- Marjane / Carrefour / Label’Vie
80g–100g Value Can — BIM Morocco, Traditional Trade & Épicerie Supply
Small-format 80g–100g pull-tab tin for BIM Morocco discount channel, traditional épiceries (neighbourhood corner stores), and wholesale distributor networks serving rural Morocco. Halal certified. Arabic/French bilingual label. Skipjack in brine or vegetable oil — the most price-accessible format for Moroccan middle and lower-income consumers. Also appropriate for re-export into Francophone West Africa through Casablanca wholesale distributors.
- 80g–100g value can
- BIM Morocco / épicerie channel
- Halal + Arabic/French label
- West Africa re-export compatible
160g × 6 Multipack & 185g × 24 Trade Case — Atacadão Cash-and-Carry
Six-can multipack tray and full 24-can trade case for Atacadão Morocco cash-and-carry wholesale, restaurant supply operators, and catering companies in Casablanca and Rabat. Arabic/French bilingual label on each can and outer carton. Halal certified. FSSC 22000. Trade case format designed for Atacadão floor-stack display and wholesale distributor palletisation. GS1 outer carton barcode.
- 160g × 6 multipack tray
- 185g × 24 full trade case
- Atacadão cash-and-carry format
- GS1 outer barcode
1.7kg A10 Institutional Can — School Feeding, Military & Hotel Catering
Standard A10 tin for Moroccan institutional food service: government school feeding programmes, gendarmerie royale and Forces Armées Royales (FAR) institutional procurement, hospital dietary departments, and hotel kitchen catering in Marrakech, Agadir, and Casablanca. Skipjack or yellowfin in brine. 6 × 1.7kg outer carton with Arabic/French label. MUI Halal. FSSC 22000 and ISO 17025 CoA required for government tender qualification.
- 1.7kg A10 institutional can
- School feeding / FAR military supply
- Marrakech / Agadir hotel catering
- Halal + FSSC 22000 + ISO 17025
Solid Albacore in EVOO — Marjane Premium, Gourmet Food, & Carrefour Premium Range
Solid-pack albacore in extra-virgin olive oil for Marjane premium shelf, Carrefour premium range, and Moroccan gourmet food importers. 120g–150g pull-tab tin with premium Arabic/French bilingual label and sustainability messaging. MUI Halal. Dolphin-Safe IMMP + EII. Growing premium segment in Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech as middle-class consumer health awareness increases. FSSC 22000 certificate required for Marjane and Carrefour premium supplier qualification.
- 120g–150g solid albacore in EVOO
- Marjane premium / Carrefour premium
- MUI Halal + Arabic/French bilingual
- Dolphin-Safe IMMP + EII
Halal Re-Export Format — Casablanca Hub for Francophone West Africa
MUI Halal-certified canned tuna in Arabic/French bilingual label format for Moroccan importers operating as regional re-export distributors to Francophone West Africa — Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Guinea-Conakry, and Mauritania. Casablanca’s established logistics infrastructure and trade relationships with West Africa make it a natural transit hub. FSSC 22000 and MUI Halal meet the halal food safety entry requirements of West African markets. 185g and 80g formats most in-demand for West Africa affordability.
- MUI Halal — West Africa accepted
- Re-export via Casablanca hub
- Senegal / Côte d’Ivoire / Mali reach
- 185g / 80g West Africa formats
Morocco Canned Tuna Import — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Moroccan importers, Marjane and Carrefour buyers, BIM Morocco, Atacadão, and food service operators about ONSSA documentation, halal certification, Arabic/French labelling, tariff rates, Casablanca port clearance, and West Africa re-export logistics.
What ONSSA documentation is required to import canned tuna into Morocco?
ONSSA (Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires) requires a documentary review at Casablanca port for all imported food. Required documents: Thai MOPH health certificate, ISO 17025 CoA (Hg ≤1.0 mg/kg for tuna, Pb, Cd, Sn ≤200 mg/kg for canned product, histamine ≤200 mg/kg), FSSC 22000 certificate, halal certificate from a recognised body, commercial invoice, packing list, and Bill of Lading. The Arabic/French bilingual label with halal logo must be in place before customs clearance. ONSSA may conduct physical inspection and sampling. Top Tide Canning provides the complete ONSSA documentation package per shipment.
Is halal certification mandatory for canned tuna exported to Morocco?
Halal certification is commercially mandatory for all canned fish sold in Morocco — 99% of the population is Muslim and all major retailers (Marjane, Carrefour Morocco, Label’Vie, BIM) require halal certification as a supplier listing condition. ONSSA recommends halal certificates from bodies consistent with Moroccan halal standards. Top Tide Canning holds a current MUI Halal certificate covering canned skipjack, yellowfin, and albacore tuna. Some Moroccan importers request additional certification from a French (EVS HALAL, AVS) or Moroccan halal body — this can be arranged for dedicated Morocco production runs on request.
What bilingual labelling is required for canned tuna in Morocco?
Moroccan labelling regulations require Arabic and French language on all retail prepackaged food. Mandatory elements include: product name in Arabic (تونة معلبة) and French (thon en boîte), ingredient list in both languages, nutrition facts per 100g, country of origin in both languages (Thaïlande / تايلاند), net weight, best-before date, halal logo, and Moroccan importer/distributor name and address. Top Tide Canning provides full Arabic/French bilingual label artwork as part of the Morocco export documentation service.
What is the import tariff on canned tuna from Thailand into Morocco?
Morocco applies an MFN (Most Favoured Nation) tariff of approximately 25% indicative on canned tuna (HS 1604.14) from Thailand, which does not have a free trade agreement with Morocco. Morocco applies 0% to EU-origin tuna (EU Association Agreement) and reduced rates to US-origin tuna (MAFTA). In addition, 20% TVA (VAT) is levied at importation on the CIF + duty value. The exact tariff rate should be confirmed with a licensed Moroccan transitaire (customs broker) as rates may vary by HS sub-heading.
How long does ONSSA clearance take at Casablanca port?
ONSSA documentary review at Casablanca port typically takes 3–7 working days for a shipment with complete documentation. Delays occur when documents are missing or non-conforming. Top Tide Canning provides a complete document pack with every shipment — MOPH health certificate, ISO 17025 CoA, FSSC 22000, halal certificate, commercial invoice, packing list, and Bill of Lading — to ensure smooth ONSSA clearance. Products with out-of-range CoA results or missing halal documentation may be detained or destroyed.
How do I qualify as a supplier to Marjane or Carrefour Morocco?
Marjane Hypermarket and Carrefour Morocco (Label’Vie Group) supplier qualification requires: FSSC 22000 certificate, halal certificate from a recognised body, ISO 17025 CoA, ONSSA-compliant documentation, and Arabic/French bilingual labelled product with halal logo. Dolphin-Safe IMMP + EII is increasingly requested for import supplier approval. National supplier agreements are coordinated through Marjane head office (Casablanca) and Label’Vie Group head office (Bouskoura). Top Tide Canning provides the complete qualification documentation package through your licensed Moroccan importer/distributor.
What is the transit time from Thailand to Morocco?
Thailand to Casablanca transit time is approximately 18–22 days by sea via the Suez Canal. Casablanca (Port de Casablanca) is the primary container port for general cargo. Tanger Med (Tanger Mediterranean port) is the main transhipment hub and serves northern Morocco and Spain. Agadir port serves the southern region and the fishing industry hub. Transit times via Tanger Med may be slightly shorter for some services. Top Tide Canning provides CIF pricing to both Casablanca and Tanger Med.
Can Morocco be used as a re-export hub for West Africa?
Yes — Moroccan importers increasingly operate as regional re-export platforms for canned tuna destined for Francophone West Africa, including Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Guinea-Conakry, and Mauritania. Casablanca’s established logistics infrastructure, free zone facilities (TFZ — Tanger Free Zone), and trade corridors to West Africa make it a natural hub. MUI Halal certification and FSSC 22000 meet the food safety and halal entry requirements of West African markets. Top Tide Canning’s Arabic/French bilingual label format is directly appropriate for Francophone West African retail.
Top Tide Canning Morocco Capabilities — ONSSA, Halal, Marjane, Carrefour, Label’Vie, BIM, Atacadão, West Africa Re-Export, CIF Casablanca
Every certification, document, and product format Moroccan buyers need — ONSSA documentation package, MUI Halal certificate, Arabic/French bilingual label, FSSC 22000, Marjane/Carrefour qualification records, BIM value can, school feeding A10 institutional, Marjane premium albacore, and CIF Casablanca or Tanger Med.
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