Bottle caps imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $10.4 million of bottle caps in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $10.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports bottle caps from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.6M | 63% |
| India | $1.8M | 17% |
| Tanzania | $688K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $311K | 3% |
| Australia | $230K | 2.2% |
| China | $209K | 2% |
| Angola | $172K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $149K | 1.4% |
| Afghanistan | $75K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 53% |
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported bottle caps worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by India (17%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $5.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bottle caps to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8309.10 (53% of the value) and 8309.90 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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