Alloy steel scrap imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $63.8 million of alloy steel scrap in 2024 (180.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63.8M | 180.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 100.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 36.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 45.7K t |
Where Morocco imports alloy steel scrap from
One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $57.6M | 90% |
| France | $3.2M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel scrap exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported alloy steel scrap worth $1.1 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+753% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $744K | 68% |
| Netherlands | $185K | 17% |
| Spain | $122K | 11% |
| Thailand | $23K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $12K | 1.1% |
| France | $7K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco alloy steel scrap imports (HS 7204.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7204.29: Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless).
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel scrap imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported alloy steel scrap worth $63.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 180.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 124 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel scrap to Morocco?
Poland was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($57.6 million), followed by France (5%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel scrap to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $63.8 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export alloy steel scrap?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the Netherlands and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $62.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel scrap?
The HS code for alloy steel scrap is subheading 7204.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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