Button imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported button worth $9.3 million (218 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 189 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% less 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 | $9.3M | 218 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 324 t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 251 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 269 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 484 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 429 t |
Where Turkey imports button from
The largest suppliers were Italy (32%), China (25%), Vietnam (16%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 32% |
| China | $2.4M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 16% |
| Spain | $711K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $569K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $526K | 5.6% |
| Australia | $93K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $83K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $64K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.71 per kg, 63% above the world average of $26.14. 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.
Button exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $8.6 million of button in 2024 (670 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. Most of it went to Morocco (21%), Egypt (11%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.8M | 21% |
| Egypt | $989K | 12% |
| India | $770K | 8.9% |
| Spain | $550K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $409K | 4.8% |
| Belarus | $354K | 4.1% |
| Bangladesh | $335K | 3.9% |
| Serbia | $300K | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $283K | 3.3% |
| Russia | $244K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey button imports (HS 9606.29): 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 9606.29: Buttons: of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material.
Common questions
What is the value of button imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported button worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 189 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply button to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (25%) and Vietnam (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of button per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.71 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $26.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of button to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export button?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Egypt and India. That compares with imports of $9.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for button?
The HS code for button is subheading 9606.29. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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