Bottle caps exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $19.6 million of bottle caps in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.0 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 | $19.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 3.2K t |
Where Kenya exports bottle caps to
Most of it went to Ethiopia (32%), Tanzania (20%), Burundi (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $6.2M | 32% |
| Tanzania | $3.8M | 20% |
| Burundi | $2.8M | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.0M | 10% |
| Uganda | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| Rwanda | $1.6M | 8% |
| Zambia | $701K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $614K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $77K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $32K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 97% |
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 41% 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.
Bottle caps imports to Kenya
Imports of bottle caps by Kenya reached $8.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (35%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 37% |
| India | $3.0M | 35% |
| France | $1.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $305K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $298K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $146K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $133K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $73K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $68K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya bottle caps exports (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 exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported bottle caps worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy bottle caps from Kenya?
Ethiopia was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Tanzania (20%) and Burundi (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average export price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 41% 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 exports of bottle caps from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2022 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import bottle caps?
Yes. Kenya imported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and France. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8309.10 (97% of the value) and 8309.90 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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