Metal crown corks market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for metal crown corks in Germany showed initial volatility, declining from 66.7 million US dollars in 2018 to 63.4 million in 2019 before stabilizing near 63.7 million in 2020. A recovery began in 2021, returning the market to 66.7 million, which was followed by a period of strong expansion. The market value surged to 90.4 million in 2022 and climbed further to 96.4 million in 2023.

This sustained growth from 2021 onward was supported by fundamental shifts in the beverage packaging industry. Crown Holdings, a dominant market player, significantly increased its production capacity for beverage cans and crown corks, expanding by over 20% between 2019 and early 2024 to meet rising demand. This capacity build-out directly enabled higher output levels. Concurrently, growing consumer preference for sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions, particularly for aluminum crown corks, drove increased adoption within both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage segments, thereby enlarging the overall market.

The market's trajectory is closely tied to the beverage industry, which constitutes about 85% of its demand. While influenced by broader factors like raw material and energy costs, the sector demonstrated resilience through manufacturing efficiency gains and a consolidated competitive landscape led by major producers.

Production metal crown corks in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of metal crown corks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 87 137 thousand US dollars, marking a 4.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 92 539 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 19.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports metal crown corks from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of metal crown corks in volume terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 18 097 tonnes, reflecting a 6.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 19.5%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 6.1%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 19 372 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase of 23.1% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Germany's metal crown corks exports in volume terms were Belgium, the Netherlands, and Austria. Together, these countries accounted for 64.3% of total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's exports of metal crown corks in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 37 691 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.6% reduction compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 16.7%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 41 807 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 29.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Austria were the main markets for Germany's metal crown corks exports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 30.8% of exports, the Netherlands for 20.7%, and Austria for 11.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 63.3% of total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports metal crown corks to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Germany's imports of metal crown corks in volume terms increased. In 2020, imports reached 5 355 tonnes, corresponding to an 11.1% year-on-year gain. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 822 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year decline of 16.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of metal crown corks to Germany in volume terms, accounting for 93.6% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Germany's imports of metal crown corks in value terms increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 14 277 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 10.1% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.0%, equivalent to an average annual decline rate of 8.0%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 12 963 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year decline of 18.9% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Italy concentrated 88.8% of Germany's total imports of metal crown corks in value terms. The remaining volume was distributed among many countries, each with smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020