Buttons trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in buttons was worth $1.94 billion in 2024, about 120.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and up 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.94B | 120.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.72B | 117.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.83B | 128.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.81B | 116.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.40B | 100.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.80B | 127.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.82B | 111.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.65B | 112.7K t |
Top buttons exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Hong Kong and Italy. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 155 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $735.2M | 38% |
| Hong Kong | $253.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $170.6M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $156.2M | 8% |
| Japan | $110.7M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $72.1M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $48.1M | 2.5% |
| France | $43.4M | 2.2% |
| United States | $40.4M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $39.2M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $35.9M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $33.5M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Morocco (13%), Vietnam (12%) and Bangladesh (9%). 209 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $256.0M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $237.5M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $172.3M | 8.9% |
| Hong Kong | $121.2M | 6.2% |
| France | $78.7M | 4.1% |
| India | $77.6M | 4% |
| China | $70.9M | 3.7% |
| Cambodia | $68.2M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $67.1M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $48.7M | 2.5% |
| Myanmar | $44.9M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $39.1M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $42.17 per kg and China $10.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9606: Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks. HS 9606 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most buttons?
China exported $735.2 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (13%) and Italy (9%). In all, 155 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most buttons?
Morocco imported $256.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (12%) and Bangladesh (9%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in buttons?
It was worth $1.94 billion in 2024, about 120.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 155 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of buttons per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $42.17 per kg and China $10.11 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for buttons?
The HS code for buttons is heading 9606, in chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 9606 page.
How can I find buttons buyers and suppliers?
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