Metal crown corks market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for metal crown corks fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2024. After reaching USD 45.9 million in 2018, the market contracted over the next two years, falling to USD 37.5 million by 2020. A strong recovery began in 2021, driven by regulatory shifts against single-use plastics and growing consumer demand for sustainable, recyclable packaging, which favored metal caps over plastic alternatives.

This growth phase accelerated from 2021 to 2023, with the market size expanding to USD 66.1 million. The increase was supported by the entry and expansion of global players, such as the opening of new innovation outposts, and industry consolidation through acquisitions like Guala Closures' purchase of Astir Vitogiannis in 2023, which strengthened supply chains and technological capabilities.

In 2024, the market adjusted to USD 55.5 million, a decline that occurred despite continued sector consolidation among major manufacturers like Silgan, Bericap, and Tetra Pak Closures Spain, and ongoing regulatory pressure promoting metal closures for beer, cava, and sparkling wines.

Production metal crown corks in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's metal crown corks production has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 30 184 K $ US, marking a 10.1% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 39.3%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 15.3%.

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

Exports metal crown corks from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's cross-border shipments of metal crown corks decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1 892 t, down 35.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 67.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -31.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 909 t. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 50.3% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 0.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Brazil, and Belgium were key buyers of metal crown corks from Spain, accounting for 28.6%, 11.0%, and 10.1% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 49.7% of total exports, with the remaining 50.3% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's metal crown corks deliveries declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 6 090 K $ US, a 28.0% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 58.7%, with a CAGR of -25.5%. The peak value was in 2018 at 15 635 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 45.9% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 6.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, the geographical structure of Spain's metal crown corks exports in value terms was highly diversified. Portugal, France, and Belgium accounted for 28.3%, 13.3%, and 8.2% of exports, respectively, totaling only 49.8% of the overall flows. The remaining 50.2% was spread across many smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports metal crown corks to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's metal crown corks imports showed notable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. Imports peaked in 2019 and hit their lowest point in 2017, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 5 576 t, down 67.7% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 238 t, with the largest increase that year at 101.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy and France were the primary sources for Spain's metal crown corks imports in kind, together making up 85.7% of total flows. Other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Spain's metal crown corks imports declined. In 2020, imports came to 13 409 K $ US, a 25.8% decrease from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 23.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.2%. The highest value was in 2019 at 18 066 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 40.2%.

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

In 2017-2020, Italy, France, and Germany were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Spain's metal crown corks imports in value terms. They accounted for 54.2%, 23.2%, and 16.3% of imports, respectively, with a combined share of 93.7% of total flows.

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

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