Iron and steel scrap imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of iron and steel scrap by Morocco reached $488.3 million in 2024 (1.29 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $488.3M | 1.29M t |
| 2023 | $463.0M | 1.18M t |
| 2022 | $355.9M | 795.6K t |
| 2021 | $214.1M | 543.0K t |
| 2020 | $126.9M | 450.4K t |
| 2019 | $148.8M | 517.0K t |
| 2018 | $167.0M | 527.6K t |
| 2017 | $167.4M | 605.9K t |
Where Morocco imports iron and steel scrap from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (44%), Poland (26%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $215.0M | 44% |
| Poland | $125.1M | 26% |
| France | $61.9M | 13% |
| Spain | $28.1M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $26.7M | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $6.8M | 1.4% |
| Finland | $6.1M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 1% |
| Norway | $2.9M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.49 | Other ferrous scrap | 85% |
| 7204.29 | Alloy steel scrap | 13% |
| 7204.41 | Steel turnings and chips | 1.1% |
| 7204.30 | Tinned steel scrap | 0.7% |
| 7204.21 | Stainless steel scrap | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Iron and steel scrap exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported iron and steel scrap worth $30.2 million (47.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $17.2M | 57% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 19% |
| India | $5.4M | 18% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| France | $378K | 1.3% |
| China | $193K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $122K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $95K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $11K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco iron and steel scrap imports (HS 7204): 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: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported iron and steel scrap worth $488.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.29 million tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron and steel scrap to Morocco?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($215.0 million), followed by Poland (26%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of iron and steel scrap to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $167.4 million in 2017 to $488.3 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $266.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export iron and steel scrap?
Yes. Morocco exported $30.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the Netherlands and India. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $458.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 7204.49 (85% of the value) and 7204.29 (13%).
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