Plastic button imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $177.3 million of plastic button in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. That is 118% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $177.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $81.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $64.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $75.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $39.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $44.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 967 t |
Where Morocco imports plastic button from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $129.1M | 73% |
| China | $22.8M | 13% |
| Portugal | $8.5M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 3.4% |
| France | $5.0M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $498K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $497K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $216K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.82 per kg, 72% above the world average of $14.46. 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.
Plastic button exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported plastic button worth $1.6 million (69 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.1M | 70% |
| United Kingdom | $358K | 22% |
| France | $59K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $29K | 1.8% |
| Tunisia | $25K | 1.5% |
| Senegal | $12K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.2% |
| Malta | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco plastic button imports (HS 9606.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 9606.21: Buttons: of plastics, not covered with textile material.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic button imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported plastic button worth $177.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 194 countries worldwide, with 30% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic button to Morocco?
Spain was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($129.1 million), followed by China (13%) and Portugal (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic button per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.82 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $14.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic button to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $177.3 million in 2024, an increase of 557%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also export plastic button?
Yes. Morocco exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $175.6 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.
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