Raw cork trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in raw cork was worth $354.3 million in 2024, about 149.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 109% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $354.3M | 149.3K t |
| 2023 | $420.9M | 162.3K t |
| 2022 | $361.8M | 174.4K t |
| 2021 | $260.1M | 153.0K t |
| 2020 | $210.7M | 126.4K t |
| 2019 | $257.2M | 159.1K t |
| 2018 | $277.9M | 184.4K t |
| 2017 | $169.6M | 144.5K t |
Top raw cork exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 46% of world exports, followed by Portugal and Italy. The top three supply 90% between them, out of 70 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $163.1M | 46% |
| Portugal | $139.0M | 39% |
| Italy | $15.9M | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $7.6M | 2.2% |
| France | $5.3M | 1.5% |
| China | $4.8M | 1.4% |
| United States | $4.1M | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $3.9M | 1.1% |
| Algeria | $2.7M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $945K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $924K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Portugal (44%), Spain (25%) and France (9%). 141 countries imported it, and the top three take 77% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $155.4M | 44% |
| Spain | $88.1M | 25% |
| France | $31.0M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $17.0M | 4.8% |
| United States | $8.5M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 2.3% |
| China | $7.7M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $5.1M | 1.4% |
| India | $5.1M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $3.7M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $14.62 per kg and Italy $2.00 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: Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork. HS 4501 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most raw cork?
Spain exported $163.1 million in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by Portugal (39%) and Italy (4%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most raw cork?
Portugal imported $155.4 million in 2024, 44% of world imports, ahead of Spain (25%) and France (9%). The top three importers together take 77%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in raw cork?
It was worth $354.3 million in 2024, about 149.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 109% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $420.9 million. 70 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of raw cork per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $14.62 per kg and Italy $2.00 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 raw cork?
The HS code for raw cork is heading 4501, 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 4501 page.
How can I find raw cork buyers and suppliers?
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