Metal bottle caps exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported metal bottle caps worth $2.0 million (618 tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 137% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 618 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 694 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 729 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 2 t |
Where Egypt exports metal bottle caps to
Rwanda alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $1.3M | 63% |
| Ethiopia | $289K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $249K | 12% |
| Syria | $67K | 3.3% |
| Eritrea | $57K | 2.8% |
| Yemen | $48K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $37K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, close to the world average of $3.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt metal bottle caps exports (HS 8309.10): 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 8309.10: Stoppers: corks, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal bottle caps exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported metal bottle caps worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 618 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal bottle caps from Egypt?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Ethiopia (14%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of metal bottle caps per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal bottle caps from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal bottle caps?
The HS code for metal bottle caps is subheading 8309.10. 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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