Cork articles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cork articles was worth $586.5 million in 2024, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and down 22% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $586.5M | 30.9K t |
| 2023 | $754.0M | 39.1K t |
| 2022 | $748.0M | 42.3K t |
| 2021 | $731.0M | 42.6K t |
| 2020 | $642.8M | 33.7K t |
| 2019 | $714.3M | 37.2K t |
| 2018 | $759.4M | 39.3K t |
| 2017 | $726.2M | 40.8K t |
Top cork articles exporting countries
Portugal is the largest exporter with 74% of world exports, followed by Spain and France. The top three supply 83% between them, out of 109 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $434.7M | 74% |
| Spain | $26.2M | 4.5% |
| France | $23.3M | 4% |
| United States | $15.8M | 2.7% |
| China | $14.6M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $14.4M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 1.8% |
| Tunisia | $6.4M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $6.1M | 1% |
| Algeria | $4.2M | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $4.0M | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (25%), France (19%) and Italy (10%). 186 countries imported it, and the top three take 53% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $145.4M | 25% |
| France | $110.7M | 19% |
| Italy | $55.8M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $46.3M | 7.9% |
| Mexico | $31.2M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $26.1M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $23.9M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19.2M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $10.0M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $9.3M | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $8.3M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $29.24 per kg and China $3.28 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4503: Cork; articles of natural cork. HS 4503 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cork articles?
Portugal exported $434.7 million in 2024, 74% of the world total, followed by Spain (4%) and France (4%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cork articles?
The United States imported $145.4 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of France (19%) and Italy (10%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cork articles?
It was worth $586.5 million in 2024, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $759.4 million. 109 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of cork articles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $29.24 per kg and China $3.28 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cork articles?
The HS code for cork articles is heading 4503, in chapter 45 (cork and articles of cork). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4503 page.
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