Metal bottle caps imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.5 million of metal bottle caps in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less 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 | $8.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 3.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports metal bottle caps from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.6M | 54% |
| Kenya | $3.8M | 45% |
| South Africa | $66K | 0.8% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 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 exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported metal bottle caps worth $5.0 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Zambia (36%), Malawi (27%), Mozambique (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.8M | 36% |
| Malawi | $1.4M | 27% |
| Mozambique | $688K | 14% |
| Rwanda | $565K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $343K | 6.8% |
| Burundi | $233K | 4.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania metal bottle caps imports (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 imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported metal bottle caps worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal bottle caps to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Kenya (45%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $3.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal bottle caps to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export metal bottle caps?
Yes. Tanzania exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 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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