Bottle caps imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bottle caps by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.6 million in 2024 (881 tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.4 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 | $2.6M | 881 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 914 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 966 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 982 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 932 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports bottle caps from
Italy alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 52% |
| France | $632K | 25% |
| Angola | $229K | 9% |
| Spain | $200K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 3.1% |
| China | $67K | 2.6% |
| India | $19K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 90% |
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 9.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 45% 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 Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported bottle caps worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 881 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to the Republic of the Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (25%) and Angola (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 45% 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8309.10 (90% of the value) and 8309.90 (10%).
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