Plastic button imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic button by Egypt reached $3.9 million in 2024 (424 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 424 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 458 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 306 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 753 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 592 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 680 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 594 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 581 t |
Where Egypt imports plastic button from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.28 per kg, 36% below the world average of $14.46, 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.
Plastic button exports from Egypt
Exports of plastic button by Egypt reached $605 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Vietnam accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $350K | 58% |
| Kenya | $81K | 13% |
| Morocco | $40K | 6.6% |
| Cambodia | $29K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $22K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $16K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $14K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $7K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plastic button imports (HS 9606.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9606.21: Buttons: of plastics, not covered with textile material.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic button imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic button worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 424 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic button to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 535% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic button per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.28 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $14.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic button to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plastic button?
Yes. Egypt exported $605 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Kenya and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic button?
The HS code for plastic button is subheading 9606.21. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Egypt
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.