Bottle caps imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Cameroon imported $10.9 million of bottle caps in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.6 million.
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 | $10.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 2.8K t |
Where Cameroon imports bottle caps from
Most of the value came from Greece (50%), Italy (31%), Spain (6%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $5.4M | 50% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 31% |
| Spain | $610K | 5.6% |
| China | $593K | 5.5% |
| France | $392K | 3.6% |
| Romania | $217K | 2% |
| Belgium | $123K | 1.1% |
| India | $106K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 62% |
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon imported bottle caps worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to Cameroon?
Greece was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Italy (31%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bottle caps to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2022 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 8309.90 (62% of the value) and 8309.10 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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