Metal bottle caps imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $20.0 million of metal bottle caps in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Value fell 14% from 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 | $20.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal bottle caps from
Italy alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.8M | 59% |
| France | $3.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $867K | 4.3% |
| China | $478K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $311K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $171K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $68K | 0.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $66K | 0.3% |
| United States | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import 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 exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of metal bottle caps by the United Kingdom reached $672 thousand in 2024 (64 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (33%), Italy (12%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $220K | 33% |
| Italy | $81K | 12% |
| France | $71K | 11% |
| United States | $44K | 6.5% |
| China | $30K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $30K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $25K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $23K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 3% |
| Guyana | $12K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal bottle caps worth $20.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 184 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal bottle caps to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by France (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import 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 imports of metal bottle caps to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $20.0 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal bottle caps?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $672 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $19.4 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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