Buttons imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.6 million of buttons in 2024 (175 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.9 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 | $2.6M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 562 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 423 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 443 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 371 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 642 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 359 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 130 t |
Where Ethiopia imports buttons from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Thailand (30%), Hong Kong (21%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 40% |
| Thailand | $765K | 30% |
| Hong Kong | $527K | 21% |
| India | $80K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $79K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.9% |
| United States | $16K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $8K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9606
| 9606.10 | Snap fastener | 38% |
| 9606.21 | Plastic button | 36% |
| 9606.29 | Button | 11% |
| 9606.22 | Metal button | 8.6% |
| 9606.30 | Button blank | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.65 per kg, close to the world average of $16.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. 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.
Common questions
What is the value of buttons imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported buttons worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply buttons to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Thailand (30%) and Hong Kong (21%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of buttons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.65 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $16.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of buttons to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for buttons?
The HS code for buttons is heading 9606. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9606.10 (38% of the value) and 9606.21 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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