Animal waste and byproducts exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported animal waste and byproducts worth $29.7 million (36.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $29.7M | 36.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 41.2K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 28.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 956 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Morocco exports animal waste and byproducts to
Turkey alone took 76% of it.
Product types under HS 0511
| 0511.91 | Dead fish and shellfish | 92% |
| 0511.99 | Animal byproducts (other) | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
Animal waste and byproducts imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported animal waste and byproducts worth $3.6 million (288 tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (25%), United States (23%), Belgium (19%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $894K | 25% |
| United States | $833K | 23% |
| Belgium | $702K | 19% |
| France | $558K | 16% |
| Canada | $360K | 10% |
| Germany | $107K | 3% |
| Italy | $99K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $29K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco animal waste and byproducts exports (HS 0511): 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 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported animal waste and byproducts worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy animal waste and byproducts from Morocco?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by Tunisia (7%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average export price of animal waste and byproducts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of animal waste and byproducts from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 661%. The peak was 2023 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Morocco also import animal waste and byproducts?
Yes. Morocco imported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the United States and Belgium. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
The HS code for animal waste and byproducts is heading 0511. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0511.91 (92% of the value) and 0511.99 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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