Other ferrous scrap imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported other ferrous scrap worth $415.5 million (1.09 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 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 | $415.5M | 1.09M t |
| 2023 | $390.4M | 983.6K t |
| 2022 | $310.6M | 707.7K t |
| 2021 | $196.5M | 499.6K t |
| 2020 | $117.5M | 416.8K t |
| 2019 | $131.0M | 445.8K t |
| 2018 | $143.0M | 443.3K t |
| 2017 | $140.5M | 508.4K t |
Where Morocco imports other ferrous scrap from
United Kingdom alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $211.0M | 51% |
| Poland | $67.5M | 16% |
| France | $55.3M | 13% |
| Spain | $28.1M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $26.7M | 6.4% |
| Finland | $6.1M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $3.5M | 0.8% |
| Saint Maarten | $2.6M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other ferrous scrap exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported other ferrous scrap worth $1.1 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $733K | 66% |
| France | $161K | 15% |
| Spain | $80K | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $73K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $65K | 5.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco other ferrous scrap imports (HS 7204.49): 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 7204.49: Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferrous scrap imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported other ferrous scrap worth $415.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.09 million tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply other ferrous scrap to Morocco?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($211.0 million), followed by Poland (16%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of other ferrous scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other ferrous scrap to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $140.5 million in 2017 to $415.5 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $230.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export other ferrous scrap?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, France and Spain. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $414.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ferrous scrap?
The HS code for other ferrous scrap is subheading 7204.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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