Bottle caps imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bottle caps by Tanzania reached $13.9 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 3.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports bottle caps from
Most of the value came from Uganda (33%), Kenya (28%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+457% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.6M | 33% |
| Kenya | $3.8M | 28% |
| China | $2.3M | 17% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 9.1% |
| India | $964K | 6.9% |
| Poland | $324K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $223K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $112K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 61% |
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.77 per kg, 29% 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 exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported bottle caps worth $5.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (37%), Malawi (25%), Rwanda (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.0M | 37% |
| Malawi | $1.4M | 25% |
| Rwanda | $796K | 15% |
| Mozambique | $688K | 13% |
| DR Congo | $345K | 6.4% |
| Burundi | $233K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported bottle caps worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.77 per kg in 2024, 29% 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export bottle caps?
Yes. Tanzania exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8309.10 (61% of the value) and 8309.90 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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