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U.S. - Corks And Stoppers Of Natural Cork - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Corks And Stoppers Of Natural Cork - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Mar 24, 2023

Price of Natural Cork Stoppers in United States Decreases to $33.9 per kg

U.S. Natural Cork Stopper Import Price in January 2023

In January 2023, the natural cork stopper price stood at $33.9 per kg, therefore (CIF, US), remained relatively stable against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 30% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $39.1 per kg in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to January 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($40.3 per kg), while the price for China ($8.0 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Natural Cork Stopper Imports

In January 2023, approximately 437 tons of corks and stoppers of natural cork were imported into the United States; approximately reflecting the previous month. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 with an increase of 36% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 601 tons. From September 2022 to January 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural cork stopper imports amounted to $15M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2023. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when imports increased by 40% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 20K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to January 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Natural Cork Stopper Imports by Country

In January 2023, Portugal (384 tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural cork stopper to the United States, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, natural cork stopper imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (17 tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (16 tons), with a 3.7% share.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Portugal was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+5.1% per month) and Spain (+9.4% per month).

In value terms, Portugal ($13M) constituted the largest supplier of natural cork stopper to the United States, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($514K), with a 3.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2.8% share.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Portugal was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Spain (+21.5% per month) and Italy (+9.7% per month).

Here is Why the Price of Natural Cork Stoppers Drops

The decrease in price is largely due to an increase in production and availability of natural cork. This is good news for the environment, as cork is a sustainable and renewable resource, and its use in wine stoppers helps to support the cork industry and protect cork oak forests around the world.

It has also been noted that the decrease in price may lead to an increase in demand for natural cork, as it becomes more competitive with other wine closure options such as synthetic corks and screw caps. This could be a good opportunity for wine producers who prioritize sustainability and quality to switch back to natural cork closures.

Overall, the decrease in price of natural cork stoppers is a positive development for the wine industry and for the environment. It remains to be seen how this will affect the market in the long term, but for now, producers and consumers alike can enjoy the benefits of lower costs for a sustainable and high-quality wine closure option.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural cork stopper market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 16292250 - Corks and stoppers of natural cork

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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