Metal bottle caps imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported metal bottle caps worth $68.8 million (20.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 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. The peak in this period was 2017, at $96.2 million.
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 | $68.8M | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $80.2M | 22.0K t |
| 2022 | $95.0M | 26.6K t |
| 2021 | $87.2M | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $80.5M | 29.7K t |
| 2019 | $92.2M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $95.5M | 33.1K t |
| 2017 | $96.2M | 32.9K t |
Where the United States imports metal bottle caps from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $59.3M | 86% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 5.6% |
| Greece | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $846K | 1.2% |
| China | $804K | 1.2% |
| France | $445K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $256K | 0.4% |
| Honduras | $63K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 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 States
Exports of metal bottle caps by the United States reached $2.5 million in 2024 (252 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (37%), Dominican Republic (34%), Turkey (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $899K | 37% |
| Dominican Republic | $823K | 34% |
| Turkey | $259K | 11% |
| Canada | $169K | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $19K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $16K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $15K | 0.6% |
| India | $15K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported metal bottle caps worth $68.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 184 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal bottle caps to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($59.3 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Greece (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal bottle caps to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.2 million in 2017 to $68.8 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $96.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export metal bottle caps?
Yes. The United States exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $66.3 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.
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