Bottle caps exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bottle caps by Uganda reached $6.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023.
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 | $6.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 737 t |
| 2019 | $427K | 200 t |
| 2018 | $243K | 124 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Uganda exports bottle caps to
One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 97% |
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 49% 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 imports to Uganda
In 2024, Uganda imported bottle caps worth $2.0 million (720 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.7M | 84% |
| India | $124K | 6.2% |
| China | $123K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $18K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda bottle caps exports (HS 8309): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 exported by Uganda?
Uganda exported bottle caps worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy bottle caps from Uganda?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the DR Congo (16%) and Rwanda (10%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average export price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 49% 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 exports of bottle caps from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $242 thousand in 2018 to $6.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Uganda also import bottle caps?
Yes. Uganda imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, India and China. On balance Uganda is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 8309.10 (97% of the value) and 8309.90 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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