Cork waste and processed trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cork waste and processed was worth $207.7 million in 2024, about 90.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 113% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $207.7M | 90.8K t |
| 2023 | $231.8M | 99.0K t |
| 2022 | $203.9M | 111.3K t |
| 2021 | $178.5M | 96.4K t |
| 2020 | $144.1M | 78.6K t |
| 2019 | $190.9M | 108.1K t |
| 2018 | $184.2M | 105.2K t |
| 2017 | $97.6M | 77.0K t |
Top cork waste and processed exporting countries
Portugal is the largest exporter with 59% of world exports, followed by Spain and Italy. The top three supply 87% between them, out of 63 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $121.9M | 59% |
| Spain | $50.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $7.5M | 3.6% |
| France | $4.1M | 2% |
| Tunisia | $3.8M | 1.8% |
| China | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Algeria | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $920K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $898K | 0.4% |
| United States | $456K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Spain (37%), Portugal (20%) and France (13%). 128 countries imported it, and the top three take 70% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $77.0M | 37% |
| Portugal | $40.9M | 20% |
| France | $27.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 3.6% |
| United States | $7.0M | 3.4% |
| India | $4.9M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $3.4M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 1.3% |
| China | $2.4M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $3.42 per kg and Algeria $1.57 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 4501.90: Cork: waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork. HS 4501 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cork waste and processed?
Portugal exported $121.9 million in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Spain (24%) and Italy (4%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cork waste and processed?
Spain imported $77.0 million in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of Portugal (20%) and France (13%). The top three importers together take 70%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cork waste and processed?
It was worth $207.7 million in 2024, about 90.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 113% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $231.8 million. 63 countries reported exports and 128 reported imports.
What is the average price of cork waste and processed per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $3.42 per kg and Algeria $1.57 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for cork waste and processed?
The HS code for cork waste and processed is subheading 4501.90, 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 4501 page.
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