Plastic button imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.9 million of plastic button in 2024 (66 tonnes). Value fell 20% 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 | $2.9M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 96 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 80 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 65 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 114 t |
Where Tunisia imports plastic button from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), China (18%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $837K | 29% |
| China | $544K | 19% |
| France | $511K | 17% |
| Turkey | $375K | 13% |
| Germany | $359K | 12% |
| Portugal | $60K | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $47K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $40K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $25K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.68 per kg, 209% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported plastic button worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic button to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($836 thousand), followed by China (18%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic button per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.68 per kg in 2024, 209% above the world average of $14.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic button to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 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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