Waste paper exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $10.1 million of waste paper in 2024 (69.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.2 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 | $10.1M | 69.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 40.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 53.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 52.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 24.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 29.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 73.9K t |
Where Morocco exports waste paper to
Most of it went to India (36%), Spain (21%), South Africa (19%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.6M | 36% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 21% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $96K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $88K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $58K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $51K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4707
| 4707.90 | Mixed paper and cardboard waste | 69% |
| 4707.10 | Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste | 29% |
| 4707.20 | Bleached paper waste | 2.5% |
| 4707.30 | Newspaper and magazine waste | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.19, 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.
Waste paper imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported waste paper worth $555 thousand (793 tonnes). The largest suppliers were France (49%), Spain (27%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+541% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $273K | 49% |
| Spain | $150K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 11% |
| Tunisia | $30K | 5.4% |
| United States | $20K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 2% |
| China | $8K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco waste paper exports (HS 4707): 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: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of waste paper exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported waste paper worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries buy waste paper from Morocco?
India was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Spain (21%) and South Africa (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average export price of waste paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of waste paper from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Morocco also import waste paper?
Yes. Morocco imported $555 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for waste paper?
The HS code for waste paper is heading 4707. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4707.90 (69% of the value) and 4707.10 (29%).
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