Buttons imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported buttons worth $20.8 million (437 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 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 | $20.8M | 437 t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 455 t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 466 t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 416 t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 438 t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 414 t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 583 t |
Where Tunisia imports buttons from
The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), Germany (22%), France (19%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.3M | 26% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 22% |
| France | $3.9M | 19% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 9.4% |
| China | $1.9M | 8.9% |
| Slovakia | $719K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $545K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $411K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $409K | 2% |
| Belgium | $245K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 9606
| 9606.10 | Snap fastener | 44% |
| 9606.22 | Metal button | 22% |
| 9606.29 | Button | 18% |
| 9606.21 | Plastic button | 14% |
| 9606.30 | Button blank | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.48 per kg, 195% 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 Tunisia
Exports of buttons by Tunisia reached $732 thousand in 2024 (25 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (30%), Italy (26%), France (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported buttons worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 437 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply buttons to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Germany (22%) and France (19%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of buttons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.48 per kg in 2024, 195% above the world average of $16.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of buttons to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export buttons?
Yes. Tunisia exported $732 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Italy and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for buttons?
The HS code for buttons is heading 9606. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 9606.10 (44% of the value) and 9606.22 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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