Metal buckles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal buckles was worth $2.68 billion in 2024, about 142.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $2.68B | 142.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.75B | 197.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.67B | 150.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.40B | 157.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.91B | 118.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.30B | 151.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.27B | 150.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.12B | 141.5K t |
Top metal buckles exporting countries
Exports are led by China (27%), Italy (16%) and France (8%). 171 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $710.3M | 27% |
| Italy | $423.8M | 16% |
| France | $213.8M | 8% |
| Romania | $153.0M | 5.7% |
| Hong Kong | $122.9M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $111.2M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $110.6M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $101.3M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $92.6M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $92.4M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $83.5M | 3.1% |
| United States | $46.0M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Italy and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $387.7M | 15% |
| Italy | $179.7M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $168.9M | 6.3% |
| Romania | $142.2M | 5.3% |
| United States | $141.5M | 5.3% |
| Hong Kong | $123.7M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $106.4M | 4% |
| India | $100.7M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $96.6M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $86.4M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $71.9M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $67.4M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $611.84 per kg and China $12.44 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 8308.90: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, including parts. HS 8308 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal buckles?
China exported $710.3 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Italy (16%) and France (8%). In all, 171 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal buckles?
France imported $387.7 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Italy (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in metal buckles?
It was worth $2.68 billion in 2024, about 142.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.75 billion. 171 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal buckles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $611.84 per kg and China $12.44 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 metal buckles?
The HS code for metal buckles is subheading 8308.90, in chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8308 page.
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