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Paper and paperboard waste market in Morocco

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for paper and paperboard waste in Morocco decreased from 126.1 thousand tons to 120.5 thousand tons. This decline coincided with the strengthening of national waste management policies, including a 30% recycling target by 2020 and the professionalization of household waste collection, which expanded domestic supply and reduced reliance on imports.

In 2021, the market volume dropped sharply to 100.2 thousand tons, primarily due to a surge in exports to 40.2 thousand tons. This export growth was driven by an international paper supply crisis, where pulp scarcity and export bans in some countries increased global demand for Moroccan waste. The market stabilized at 100.5 thousand tons in 2022, supported by a national investment program for waste valorization. In 2023, volume recovered to 112.0 thousand tons as new tensions in the global recycled paper market lowered exports and construction began on a new paper and cardboard production unit in Dakhla.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Morocco
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production paper and paperboard waste in Morocco

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of paper and paperboard waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of paper and paperboard waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Morocco produced 140.0 thousand tonnes of paper and paperboard waste, with production remaining relatively stable year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Paper and paperboard waste production in Morocco declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 15 415 thousand US dollars, down by 1.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	(20.4%)	(1.3%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper and paperboard waste from Morocco

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, exported volumes of paper and paperboard waste from Morocco increased in 2020. Exports amounted to 20 642 tonnes, up by 25.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 59.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 16 498 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 67.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(67.4%)	(1.3%)	25.1%	(26.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Singapore, and Turkey consistently remained the main destinations for exports in kind. India accounted for 29.1% of exports, Singapore for 18.4%, and Turkey for 12.8%, together representing 60.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Morocco in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. From 2017 to 2019, the peak-to-trough amplitude was 4.4 times. In 2020, paper and paperboard waste deliveries from Morocco stood at 2 273 thousand US dollars, showing a strong uptick of 23.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 841 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 70.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Morocco in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.9%)	(21.5%)	23.5%	(34.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, India, Singapore, and Turkey stood out as the main markets for exports in value terms. India accounted for 27.1% of exports, Singapore for 18.7%, and Turkey for 12.3%, together representing 58.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Morocco in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paper and paperboard waste to Morocco

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 110-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Morocco's volume of paper and paperboard waste imports totalled 1 127 tonnes, which is 1 908.5% higher compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 56 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 98.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.9%)	(98.0%)	1 908.5%	(43.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Spain was the dominant supplier of paper and paperboard waste to Morocco, accounting for 84.8% of total imports in kind, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a gap of 166 times. In 2020, paper and paperboard waste shipments to Morocco from abroad tallied 356 thousand US dollars, up by 3 063.4% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 97.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in value, 2017-2020, K $ US