Casablanca is Morocco's largest generator of scrap and one of two cities where dealers say the best prices are found, the reason given being volume and proximity to the port. The trade runs through an industrial belt east of the city rather than through the centre.
Scrap metal prices per kg in Casablanca
| Scrap type | Price (MAD) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per kg) | |||
| Copper Scrap | DH 108.71 / kg | ▲ +2.30% | $5.78 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | DH 15.23 / kg | ▲ +1.25% | $0.81 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | DH 65.82 / kg | ▲ +1.45% | $3.50 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | DH 10.72 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | DH 11.10 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | DH 16.93 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | DH 4.33 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | DH 62.44 / kg | ▲ +2.15% | $3.32 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | DH 52.47 / kg | ▲ +2.20% | $2.79 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | DH 34.98 / kg | ▲ +2.20% | $1.86 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | DH 15.05 / kg | ▲ +2.56% | $0.80 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per tonne) | |||
| Steel Scrap | DH 2,821 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | DH 2,483 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | DH 3,385 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | DH 2,708 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap in Morocco, shown here for Casablanca. Individual yards quote around this level by grade, volume and condition; the derivation from exchange benchmarks and the exchange rate (1 USD = 9.92 MAD) is described in the methodology section below.
Casablanca scrap price chart (MAD)
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The scrap market in Casablanca
Moroccan recyclers name Casablanca and Tangier as the two places where the best ferraille prices are found, and they give the same two reasons for both: volume and proximity to the port. Everything else about the two cities is different.
Casablanca produces scrap the way large cities do. Construction and demolition sites yield steel, beams and cabling. The automotive sector yields bodies, engines and worn parts. Electrical and electronic equipment yields copper cable and boards. It is a consumption economy generating end-of-life material, rather than a manufacturing economy generating offcuts.
The buying side sits in an industrial belt to the east rather than in the city proper. Operators work from sites around Sidi Hajjaj serving Tit Mellil, Mediouna and Mohammedia, which is where the space for weighbridges, yards and truck access exists.
- Region
- Casablanca-Settat
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD), quoted per kilogram
- Why prices hold up
- Volume and port proximity, the two reasons dealers give
- Where the yards are
- Sidi Hajjaj, Tit Mellil, Mediouna, Mohammedia
Where the scrap yards are in Casablanca
- The eastern industrial belt: Sidi Hajjaj, Tit Mellil, Mediouna and Mohammedia.
- Construction and demolition sites across the Casablanca-Settat region.
- The port, which is why export-oriented buyers concentrate here.
What pays well in Casablanca
- Copper cable from electrical and telecom work, the highest-value stream a Casablanca seller is likely to hold.
- Structural steel, beams and rebar from demolition, where the value is in tonnage rather than rate.
- Automotive material: bodies, engines and worn components.
Selling scrap metal in Casablanca: rules, ID and payment
The national rules apply here in full. Exporting ferraille requires a licence, and from 2026 an industrial buyer purchasing from a supplier outside the VAT scope self-assesses the VAT rather than paying it across. Ask a buyer whether they hold the export licence if that is where your material is headed, and keep documentation of where it came from: copper theft was one of the stated reasons the licence regime exists. Established operators advertise collection within 24 hours and full traceability, so both are reasonable to ask for.
Before any sale, check the live board above, sort by grade and get quotes from two or three buyers; the best scrap price guide covers the routine and the calculator turns a weight into a figure at today's price. To judge whether a local quote is competitive, our note on telling a well-paying yard from a headline rate sets out the benchmark test.
Casablanca scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price in Casablanca today?
As of the latest update, the indicative price for clean number 1 copper is about DH 108.71 per kg in MAD. Casablanca yards typically quote within a few percent of that figure either side, depending on grade, volume and the buyer; the live board above shows all fifteen grades.
Are Casablanca ferraille prices the best in Morocco?
Moroccan recyclers name Casablanca and Tangier as the two cities where the best prices are found, citing volume and proximity to the port. That is a claim from the trade rather than a published index, so compare two or three buyers regardless.
Where are the scrap yards in Casablanca?
Largely in the industrial belt east of the city. Operators work from around Sidi Hajjaj and serve Tit Mellil, Mediouna and Mohammedia, because that is where there is room for weighbridges and truck access.
Will a buyer collect from my site?
Established Casablanca operators advertise collection and evacuation within 24 hours for metal stocks and construction debris. Terms are agreed individually rather than published.
What generates most Casablanca scrap?
Construction and demolition, the automotive sector, and electrical and electronic equipment. It is end-of-life material rather than manufacturing offcuts, which is the main difference from Tangier.
Are Casablanca prices different from the national board?
The board on this page is the Morocco indicative level, and Casablanca yards trade around it rather than exactly on it. Local competition, freight to the nearest consumer and the day's export demand set the spread, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by several percent on the same morning.
Sources and methodology
The Casablanca board uses the Morocco indicative prices: global exchange benchmarks (COMEX copper, CME aluminum and steel, NYMEX platinum and palladium, IMF monthly lead, zinc and nickel) multiplied by typical yard recovery shares, a local market factor of 0.86 and the day's exchange rate. The full method, the recovery shares and the correction policy are on our editorial policy page; local notes on this page are reviewed against published dealer information and reader corrections sent to info@scrappricetoday.com.
Prices are indicative and for information only; they are not offers to buy or sell. Yard quotes in Casablanca vary by grade, volume, condition and buyer.
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