Plastic waste (other) imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic waste (other) by Morocco reached $3.2 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 million.
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 | $3.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.7K t |
Where Morocco imports plastic waste (other) from
Tunisia alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.43. 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 (other) exports from Morocco
Morocco exported $2.6 million of plastic waste (other) in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (29%), Malaysia (24%), Italy (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $735K | 29% |
| Malaysia | $617K | 24% |
| Italy | $414K | 16% |
| Germany | $226K | 8.8% |
| Spain | $150K | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $139K | 5.5% |
| France | $139K | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $100K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $20K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco plastic waste (other) imports (HS 3915.90): 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 3915.90: Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste (other) imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported plastic waste (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic waste (other) to Morocco?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Lebanon (15%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 14 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 (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.43 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 (other) to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export plastic waste (other)?
Yes. Morocco exported $2.6 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 $683 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste (other)?
The HS code for plastic waste (other) is subheading 3915.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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