DOHA, May 6 – Stellantis has opened a vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco, marking its first such facility in the Middle East and Africa as the automaker expands into the region’s growing market for reused auto parts.
The company, which owns brands including Peugeot and Jeep, said it invested 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) in the Casablanca-based site, which has the capacity to dismantle up to 10,000 vehicles annually.
The facility is Stellantis’ third globally, following similar operations in Turin and São Paulo, and is designed to serve both Morocco and the wider West African market.
The move comes as rising raw material costs, supply constraints and environmental considerations push automakers and regulators to prioritise recycling and reuse across the automotive value chain.
The centre will focus on sourcing end-of-life vehicles, dismantling them, selling reusable parts and recovering materials for recycling. Most of the salvaged components are expected to be sold within the domestic market.
According to Jean Christophe Bertrand, Morocco’s reused auto parts market could grow to 5 billion dirhams ($544 million) by 2030, highlighting significant commercial potential.
Morocco currently has about 4.7 million vehicles in circulation, with more than 17,000 reaching end-of-life each year, providing a steady supply for recycling operations.
The investment underscores Stellantis’ broader strategy to expand in high-growth markets, particularly as Morocco strengthens its position as a key automotive hub in Africa after recently overtaking South Africa as the continent’s largest vehicle producer.
