Metal bottle caps imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported metal bottle caps worth $3.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.4 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 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 753 t |
| 2020 | $874K | 373 t |
| 2019 | $636K | 253 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 917 t |
| 2017 | $527K | 200 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports metal bottle caps from
Kenya alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.0M | 53% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 42% |
| India | $224K | 5.8% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported metal bottle caps worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal bottle caps to Zimbabwe?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (41%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 12% above 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 Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $527 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 634%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 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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