Metal bottle caps exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported metal bottle caps worth $9.1 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 106 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.4 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 | $9.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 4.1K t |
Where South Africa exports metal bottle caps to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (33%), Zambia (18%), Zimbabwe (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $3.1M | 33% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 18% |
| Ghana | $1.2M | 13% |
| Namibia | $500K | 5.5% |
| Botswana | $419K | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | $313K | 3.4% |
| Eswatini | $235K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $66K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $52K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 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.
Metal bottle caps imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $6.7 million of metal bottle caps in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Greece alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $3.7M | 55% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 36% |
| France | $309K | 4.6% |
| India | $250K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.2% |
| China | $11K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa exported metal bottle caps worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal bottle caps from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Zambia (18%) and Zimbabwe (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal bottle caps per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $3.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal bottle caps from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import metal bottle caps?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Greece, Italy and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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