Buttons imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of buttons by Nigeria reached $4.4 million in 2024 (928 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.4M | 928 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 832 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 969 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 840 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 856 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 989 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 932 t |
Where Nigeria imports buttons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 99% |
| United States | $18K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9606
| 9606.21 | Plastic button | 61% |
| 9606.22 | Metal button | 19% |
| 9606.10 | Snap fastener | 15% |
| 9606.30 | Button blank | 3.3% |
| 9606.29 | Button | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 71% below the world average of $16.12, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria buttons imports (HS 9606): 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: 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported buttons worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 928 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply buttons to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United States (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of buttons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 71% below 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for buttons?
The HS code for buttons is heading 9606. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9606.21 (61% of the value) and 9606.22 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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