Aluminium scrap exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium scrap by Morocco reached $46.5 million in 2024 (27.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $100.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46.5M | 27.5K t |
| 2023 | $89.5M | 46.5K t |
| 2022 | $100.0M | 45.6K t |
| 2021 | $95.4M | 49.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 26.4K t |
| 2019 | $39.4M | 25.7K t |
| 2018 | $56.6M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $63.0M | 40.2K t |
Where Morocco exports aluminium scrap to
Spain alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $25.5M | 55% |
| France | $8.5M | 18% |
| India | $2.3M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 3% |
| China | $1.4M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $919K | 2% |
| Austria | $842K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium scrap imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported aluminium scrap worth $472 thousand (208 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Portugal (38%), Denmark (26%), Canada (26%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $180K | 38% |
| Denmark | $123K | 26% |
| Canada | $122K | 26% |
| Spain | $42K | 9% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.6% |
| France | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco aluminium scrap exports (HS 7602): 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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported aluminium scrap worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from Morocco?
Spain was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by France (18%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium scrap from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $63.0 million in 2017 to $46.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $100.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also import aluminium scrap?
Yes. Morocco imported $472 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Denmark and Canada. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
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