Bottle caps imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported bottle caps worth $9.2 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.4 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 | $9.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 3.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports bottle caps from
Kenya alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.2M | 67% |
| China | $1.7M | 18% |
| Italy | $508K | 5.5% |
| India | $319K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $289K | 3.1% |
| France | $146K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.7% |
| United States | $25K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $16K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 76% |
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, 48% 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported bottle caps worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 48% 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 Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Ethiopia 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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