Button imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported button worth $2.2 million (68 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 69 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 80 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 91 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 70 t |
Where Egypt imports button from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (44%), Italy (18%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.10 per kg, 27% above the world average of $26.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt button imports (HS 9606.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 9606.29: Buttons: of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material.
Common questions
What is the value of button imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported button worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply button to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($989 thousand), followed by Italy (18%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of button per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.10 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $26.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of button to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for button?
The HS code for button is subheading 9606.29. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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