Cork articles (other than stoppers) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cork articles (other than stoppers) was worth $54.3 million in 2024, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 45% 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 | $54.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $98.3M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $88.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $82.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $58.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $68.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $57.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $53.7M | 10.5K t |
Top cork articles (other than stoppers) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Portugal and Germany. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 23% |
| Portugal | $9.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 13% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 7.5% |
| United States | $3.4M | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 2% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Saudi Arabia is the biggest buyer with 35% of world imports, ahead of China and Portugal. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 48% across 170 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $19.2M | 35% |
| China | $3.5M | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 5.8% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Yemen | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $968K | 1.8% |
| France | $952K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $916K | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $24.17 per kg and China $3.11 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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The shipment records behind Cork articles (other than stoppers) (HS 4503.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4503.90: Cork: articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers. HS 4503 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cork articles (other than stoppers)?
China exported $12.5 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Portugal (18%) and Germany (13%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cork articles (other than stoppers)?
Saudi Arabia imported $19.2 million in 2024, 35% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Portugal (6%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cork articles (other than stoppers)?
It was worth $54.3 million in 2024, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $98.3 million. 100 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of cork articles (other than stoppers) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $24.17 per kg and China $3.11 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 (other than stoppers)?
The HS code for cork articles (other than stoppers) is subheading 4503.90, in chapter 45 (cork and articles of cork). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4503 page.
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