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Metal caps and lids market in Estonia, 2026

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Estonia's market for base metal caps and lids grew substantially from 2018 to 2024, with its value increasing from approximately $9.7 million to $18.2 million. The overall trajectory was upward, though punctuated by short periods of stabilization.

The most pronounced growth occurred around 2021, when the market value jumped sharply. This period also saw the light metal packaging sector, including caps and lids, become subject to formal market tracking and analysis, signaling its maturation and increased economic focus. After this surge, growth rates moderated but remained positive.

By 2024, the market had nearly doubled in size compared to 2018, demonstrating consistent demand and industry development throughout the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Estonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production metal caps and lids in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of metal caps and lids has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 10 866 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year increase of 50.5%. From 2018 to 2021, production surged by 288.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 57.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	120.8%	17.0%	50.5%	57.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's production of metal caps and lids has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 3 971 tonnes, up 34.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 269.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 54.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	123.5%	22.5%	34.9%	54.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports metal caps and lids from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's exports of metal caps and lids have grown for the third year running. In 2021, export volume hit 3 095 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 38.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports climbed by 147.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 35.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.5%	30.9%	38.3%	35.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands and Russia were the primary markets for Estonia's exports in volume terms, together accounting for 96.5% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of metal caps and lids have risen for the third straight year. In 2021, exports totaled 9 207 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic 50.2% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 118.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 29.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	26.3%	50.2%	29.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Russia clearly dominated Estonia's exports of metal caps and lids in value terms, jointly representing 92.4% of total flows, with other countries holding much smaller shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports metal caps and lids to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Estonia's imports of metal caps and lids reached 2 899 tonnes, indicating a steep rise of 28.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 40.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 12.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 36.4%, while the largest decline was in 2020 at 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.4%	(20.1%)	28.9%	12.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Poland, and Lithuania were the main sources for Estonia's imports of metal caps and lids in volume terms, accounting for 25.1%, 16.4%, and 14.2% respectively, and together making up 55.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia imported metal caps and lids worth 9 207 thousand US dollars, a 32.5% improvement over 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 34%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(1.5%)	32.5%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Poland, and Finland were the key sources for Estonia's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms, representing 27.8%, 19.6%, and 12.4% respectively, and together absorbing 59.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io