Clothing fasteners imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clothing fasteners by Egypt reached $18.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.1 million.
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 | $18.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Egypt imports clothing fasteners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.0M | 59% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $817K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $644K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $355K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $149K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 0.5% |
| France | $62K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8308
| 8308.90 | Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches… | 53% |
| 8308.10 | Hooks, eyes and eyelets: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles | 34% |
| 8308.20 | Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.03 per kg, 34% below the world average of $13.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clothing fasteners exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported clothing fasteners worth $391 thousand (15 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $220K | 56% |
| Sudan | $90K | 23% |
| Turkey | $26K | 6.7% |
| Oman | $22K | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $17K | 4.4% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of clothing fasteners imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported clothing fasteners worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply clothing fasteners to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of clothing fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.03 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $13.63 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of clothing fasteners to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $29.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export clothing fasteners?
Yes. Egypt exported $391 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for clothing fasteners?
The HS code for clothing fasteners is heading 8308. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8308.90 (53% of the value) and 8308.10 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
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