Copper scrap imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper scrap by Morocco reached $119.4 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $196.0 million.
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 | $119.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $196.0M | 26.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 619 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 263 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 486 t |
Where Morocco imports copper scrap from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), Italy (25%), Greece (18%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $32.4M | 27% |
| Italy | $29.6M | 25% |
| Greece | $20.9M | 18% |
| Lebanon | $11.3M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $10.4M | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 4.8% |
| France | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $2.6M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $957K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.89 per kg, 23% above the world average of $6.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper scrap exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $94.8 million of copper scrap in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $57.0M | 60% |
| Belgium | $14.0M | 15% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| China | $3.4M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| France | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco copper scrap imports (HS 7404): 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 7404: Copper; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of copper scrap imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported copper scrap worth $119.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 131 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper scrap to Morocco?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Greece (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.89 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper scrap to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $119.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $196.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export copper scrap?
Yes. Morocco exported $94.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Belgium and Poland. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
The HS code for copper scrap is heading 7404. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7404.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7404 page.
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