Bottle caps imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported bottle caps worth $10.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Angola imports bottle caps from
South Africa alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.4M | 72% |
| China | $1.2M | 12% |
| India | $1.1M | 10% |
| Italy | $285K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $166K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $65K | 0.6% |
| France | $38K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 96% |
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.99 per kg, close to the world average of $5.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bottle caps exports from Angola
Exports of bottle caps by Angola reached $1.1 million in 2024 (228 tonnes). Namibia alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $652K | 62% |
| Republic of the Congo | $229K | 22% |
| Mozambique | $172K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola bottle caps imports (HS 8309): 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 8309: Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of bottle caps imported by Angola?
Angola imported bottle caps worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to Angola?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (12%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 896% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $5.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bottle caps to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Angola also export bottle caps?
Yes. Angola exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the Republic of the Congo and Mozambique. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8309.90 (96% of the value) and 8309.10 (4%).
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