Plastic waste imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic waste by Morocco reached $7.9 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 143% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $7.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 7.7K t |
Where Morocco imports plastic waste from
Tanzania alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 3915
| 3915.10 | Polyethylene scrap | 50% |
| 3915.90 | Plastic waste (other) | 41% |
| 3915.30 | Polyvinyl chloride scrap | 7.8% |
| 3915.20 | Polystyrene scrap | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.42. 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.
Plastic waste exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.8 million of plastic waste in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (26%), Malaysia (22%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $735K | 26% |
| Malaysia | $617K | 22% |
| Italy | $430K | 16% |
| Germany | $368K | 13% |
| Spain | $222K | 8% |
| Czech Republic | $139K | 5% |
| France | $139K | 5% |
| Portugal | $100K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $20K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco plastic waste imports (HS 3915): 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 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported plastic waste worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 143% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic waste to Morocco?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Tunisia (23%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 641% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic waste to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also export plastic waste?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Malaysia and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste?
The HS code for plastic waste is heading 3915. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 3915.10 (50% of the value) and 3915.90 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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