Tinned steel scrap imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $3.6 million of tinned steel scrap in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.6 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 | $3.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $259K | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $719K | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $342K | 771 t |
| 2018 | $325K | 353 t |
| 2017 | $491K | 658 t |
Where Morocco imports tinned steel scrap from
United Kingdom alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 62% |
| France | $1.3M | 37% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, close to the world average of $0.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tinned steel scrap exports from Morocco
Exports of tinned steel scrap by Morocco reached $695 thousand in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). India alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $676K | 97% |
| Spain | $17K | 2.5% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco tinned steel scrap imports (HS 7204.30): 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 7204.30: Ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinned steel scrap imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported tinned steel scrap worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 94 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinned steel scrap to Morocco?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (37%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinned steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tinned steel scrap to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $491 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 631%. The peak was 2023 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export tinned steel scrap?
Yes. Morocco exported $695 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Spain and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinned steel scrap?
The HS code for tinned steel scrap is subheading 7204.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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