Buttons imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of buttons by Morocco reached $256.0 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 107% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $256.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $123.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $102.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $117.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $65.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $76.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $66.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $51.5M | 2.2K t |
Where Morocco imports buttons from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $145.9M | 57% |
| China | $39.6M | 16% |
| Portugal | $18.2M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $14.7M | 5.8% |
| France | $12.2M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $8.9M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $740K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9606
| 9606.21 | Plastic button | 69% |
| 9606.22 | Metal button | 14% |
| 9606.29 | Button | 13% |
| 9606.10 | Snap fastener | 4% |
| 9606.30 | Button blank | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.15 per kg, 68% 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.
Buttons exports from Morocco
Exports of buttons by Morocco reached $3.7 million in 2024 (140 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.0M | 53% |
| United Kingdom | $540K | 14% |
| Italy | $523K | 14% |
| Germany | $219K | 5.9% |
| France | $164K | 4.4% |
| Tunisia | $150K | 4% |
| Portugal | $43K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $22K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco buttons imports (HS 9606): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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: 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 Morocco?
Morocco imported buttons worth $256.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply buttons to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($145.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of buttons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.15 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $16.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of buttons to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.5 million in 2017 to $256.0 million in 2024, an increase of 398%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $107.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also export buttons?
Yes. Morocco exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $252.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for buttons?
The HS code for buttons is heading 9606. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9606.21 (69% of the value) and 9606.22 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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