Stellantis has opened a vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco, marking its first such facility in the Middle East and Africa region.
The move reflects the company’s strategy to expand into the growing market for reused automotive parts amid rising material costs.
The centre, located in Casablanca, is Stellantis’ third global dismantling hub after facilities in Turin and São Paulo.
It received a 1.6 million euro investment and can process up to 10,000 end-of-life vehicles annually.
Operations focus on sourcing used vehicles, dismantling components, reselling spare parts, and recycling recovered materials.
Most salvaged parts will be sold within Morocco, supporting local demand for affordable automotive components.
The facility is also designed to serve wider West African markets as regional demand continues to grow steadily.
Stellantis estimates Morocco’s reused auto parts market could reach 5 billion dirhams by 2030.
The company cites increasing environmental pressure and raw material costs as key drivers behind circular economy strategies.
Jean Christophe Bertrand said the region holds strong growth potential for parts and services expansion.
Morocco has about 4.7 million vehicles in use, with over 17,000 reaching end-of-life each year.
The country recently overtook South Africa as Africa’s largest vehicle producer, strengthening its automotive industry position.
