Bottle caps imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bottle caps by the DR Congo reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.7 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 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 783 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 993 t |
Where the DR Congo imports bottle caps from
Most of the value came from Italy (48%), Uganda (21%), Greece (12%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 48% |
| Uganda | $1.0M | 21% |
| Greece | $572K | 12% |
| India | $478K | 9.6% |
| Tanzania | $345K | 7% |
| China | $136K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 76% |
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 46% 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 DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported bottle caps worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to the DR Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Uganda (21%) and Greece (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 46% below 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8309.10 (76% of the value) and 8309.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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