Buttons imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported buttons worth $8.0 million (387 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.3 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 | $8.0M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 161 t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 235 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 154 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 218 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 193 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 184 t |
Where Jordan imports buttons from
Hong Kong alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $4.1M | 51% |
| China | $3.1M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $235K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $205K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $147K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $104K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.6% |
| India | $36K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $26K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9606
| 9606.21 | Buttons: of plastics, not covered with textile material | 41% |
| 9606.22 | Buttons: of base metal, not covered with textile material | 26% |
| 9606.10 | Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor | 14% |
| 9606.30 | Button moulds and other parts of buttons: button blanks | 11% |
| 9606.29 | Buttons: of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material | 7.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.78 per kg, 29% above the world average of $16.12. 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 Jordan?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Jordan?
Jordan imported buttons worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply buttons to Jordan?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (39%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 945% on the year.
What is the average import price of buttons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.78 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $16.12 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 buttons to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2021 at $10.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for buttons?
The HS code for buttons is heading 9606. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 9606.21 (41% of the value) and 9606.22 (26%). 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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