# Global Cork waste Market 2026

> World exports of cork waste (HS 450190) reached $207.7 million in 2024, 9% more than in 2019. Portugal was the largest exporter with 59% of the world total, and Spain was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/cork-waste-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 207.7 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork.

Segments: Cork granules, Cork powder, Cork scrap, Crushed cork.

Typical buyers: Cork product makers, Insulation makers, Flooring makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of cork waste (HS 450190) were worth $207.7 million in 2024. | 207.7 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 9% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($190.9 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +9 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Portugal was the largest exporter in 2024, with 59% of world exports ($121.9 million). | 59 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Portugal, Spain and Italy, shipped 87% of world exports in 2024. | 87 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Spain was the largest importer in 2024, buying $77.0 million, or 37% of world imports. | 37 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 9 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 9 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $2.29 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 2.29 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 90.8 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 90.8 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 84% from 2019 to 2024. | +84 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 9% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 84% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 121.9 |
| 2 | Spain | 50.6 |
| 3 | Italy | 7.6 |
| 4 | Morocco | 7.5 |
| 5 | France | 4.1 |
| 6 | Tunisia | 3.8 |
| 7 | China | 3.5 |
| 8 | Algeria | 2.6 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 1.6 |
| 10 | Philippines | 0.9 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 77.0 |
| 2 | Portugal | 40.9 |
| 3 | France | 27.2 |
| 4 | Germany | 16.8 |
| 5 | Italy | 7.5 |
| 6 | United States | 7.0 |
| 7 | India | 4.9 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 3.5 |
| 9 | Brazil | 3.4 |
| 10 | Belgium | 3.2 |

## World exports of HS 450190, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 97.6 |
| 2018 | 184.2 |
| 2019 | 190.9 |
| 2020 | 144.1 |
| 2021 | 178.5 |
| 2022 | 203.9 |
| 2023 | 231.8 |
| 2024 | 207.7 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global cork waste market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 450190 reached $207.7 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most cork waste?

Portugal led world exports in 2024 with 59% of the total, followed by Spain, Italy and Morocco.

### Which countries import the most cork waste?

Spain was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Portugal, France and Germany.

### Is world trade in cork waste growing?

World exports were 9% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of cork waste?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $2.29 per kilogram in 2024.

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## How to cite

Stratum Market Research, "Global Cork waste Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/cork-waste-market/