Bottle caps imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $82.6 million of bottle caps in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $107.4 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 | $82.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $89.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $107.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $84.4M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $37.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 3.7K t |
Where Egypt imports bottle caps from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (30%), Poland (17%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $24.7M | 30% |
| Poland | $14.4M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.4M | 14% |
| China | $10.6M | 13% |
| Ireland | $6.2M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 6.8% |
| France | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 100% |
| 8309.10 | Stoppers: corks, of base metal | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, 37% above the world average of $5.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bottle caps exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.3 million of bottle caps in 2024 (895 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (39%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Ethiopia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.3M | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $564K | 17% |
| Ethiopia | $289K | 8.8% |
| Eritrea | $284K | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $248K | 7.6% |
| Syria | $229K | 7% |
| Kenya | $146K | 4.4% |
| Libya | $84K | 2.6% |
| Yemen | $48K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $39K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 Egypt?
Egypt imported bottle caps worth $82.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by Poland (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $5.31 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of bottle caps to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $82.6 million in 2024, an increase of 470%. The peak was 2022 at $107.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export bottle caps?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $79.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8309.90 (100% of the value) and 8309.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8309 page.
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