Analysis of the Role of Customs in Supporting and Enhancing the Competitiveness of Moroccan Enterprises: Current Situation and Development Perspectives
Analysis of the Role of Customs in Supporting and Enhancing the Competitiveness of Moroccan Enterprises: Current Situation and Development Perspectives
Author(s): Nezha El Rhazali, Youssra Lazrak, Amina El Idrissi TissafiSubject(s): Economy, Transport / Logistics
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: Customs administration; enterprise competitiveness; trade facilitation; logistics and institutional support; Morocco
Summary/Abstract: While literature highlights productivity, innovation, and trade facilitation as drivers of enterprise competitiveness, evidence on the impact of customs measures in emerging economies is limited, particularly in Morocco. This study examines the role of customs administrations in enhancing competitiveness using a survey of 276 enterprises in the Oriental region. The data were analyzed using SPSS through descriptive statistics, the Homogeneity of Variances Test (Levene’s test), and ANOVA. Results show that customs support positively affects competitiveness, though the impact varies by firm type and sector. Enterprises face logistical, communication, technological, and regulatory challenges. The findings underscore ADII’s strategic role and offer policy-relevant insights for tailoring customs facilitation to improve trade efficiency and firm performance.
Journal: TEM Journal
- Issue Year: 15/2026
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 3185-3195
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
