Metal bottle caps trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal bottle caps was worth $463.7 million in 2024, about 141.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $463.7M | 141.5K t |
| 2023 | $501.5M | 137.0K t |
| 2022 | $589.6M | 171.7K t |
| 2021 | $443.0M | 160.4K t |
| 2020 | $386.7M | 155.4K t |
| 2019 | $428.5M | 169.3K t |
| 2018 | $458.3M | 176.0K t |
| 2017 | $442.3M | 167.4K t |
Top metal bottle caps exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Mexico and Germany. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 106 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $129.0M | 28% |
| Mexico | $81.7M | 18% |
| Germany | $49.8M | 11% |
| France | $26.4M | 5.7% |
| Kenya | $18.9M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $16.6M | 3.6% |
| Greece | $13.6M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $13.0M | 2.8% |
| China | $12.8M | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $9.1M | 2% |
| Kazakhstan | $6.4M | 1.4% |
| India | $6.1M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Belgium (5%) and the Netherlands (5%). 184 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68.8M | 15% |
| Belgium | $25.2M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $24.3M | 5.2% |
| France | $23.0M | 5% |
| Spain | $22.1M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $20.0M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $15.9M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $11.3M | 2.4% |
| Peru | $10.0M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $8.8M | 1.9% |
| Chile | $8.6M | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $8.5M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $4.04 per kg and Kenya $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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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 8309.10: Stoppers: corks, of base metal. HS 8309 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal bottle caps?
Italy exported $129.0 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Mexico (18%) and Germany (11%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal bottle caps?
The United States imported $68.8 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (5%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in metal bottle caps?
It was worth $463.7 million in 2024, about 141.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $589.6 million. 106 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal bottle caps per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $4.04 per kg and Kenya $3.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for metal bottle caps?
The HS code for metal bottle caps is subheading 8309.10, in chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8309 page.
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