Glass scrap imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $4.1 million of glass scrap in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $4.1M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 25.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 25.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 25.1K t |
| 2019 | $887K | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $282K | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $446K | 6.1K t |
Where Morocco imports glass scrap from
Belgium alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.5M | 86% |
| Mali | $379K | 9.4% |
| Togo | $65K | 1.6% |
| France | $42K | 1% |
| Senegal | $26K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.6% |
| Guinea | $10K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
Glass scrap exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $1.7 million of glass scrap in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Spain alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.5M | 85% |
| France | $260K | 15% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco glass scrap imports (HS 7001): 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 7001: Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass scrap imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported glass scrap worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass scrap to Morocco?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Mali (9%) and Togo (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass scrap to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $446 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 809%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export glass scrap?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and Egypt. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass scrap?
The HS code for glass scrap is heading 7001. In Morocco all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7001.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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