Mixed paper and cardboard waste exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $6.9 million (52.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 95% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.9 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 | $6.9M | 52.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 36.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 33.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 55.1K t |
Where Morocco exports mixed paper and cardboard waste to
Most of it went to South Africa (27%), India (25%), Spain (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 27% |
| India | $1.8M | 26% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 24% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 18% |
| Greece | $96K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $88K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $58K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.18, 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.
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The shipment records behind Morocco mixed paper and cardboard waste exports (HS 4707.90): 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 4707.90: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed paper and cardboard waste exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries buy mixed paper and cardboard waste from Morocco?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (25%) and Spain (24%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average export price of mixed paper and cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of mixed paper and cardboard waste from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste?
The HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste is subheading 4707.90. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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