Buttons exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $48.1 million of buttons in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 155 countries for exports of this product. 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $48.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $48.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 2.1K t |
Where Turkey exports buttons to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (19%), Egypt (12%), Bangladesh (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $8.9M | 19% |
| Egypt | $5.8M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $3.9M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 5.9% |
| India | $2.6M | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| Tunisia | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Belarus | $1.1M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 9606
| 9606.22 | Buttons: of base metal, not covered with textile material | 43% |
| 9606.21 | Buttons: of plastics, not covered with textile material | 19% |
| 9606.29 | Buttons: of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material | 18% |
| 9606.10 | Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor | 18% |
| 9606.30 | Button moulds and other parts of buttons: button blanks | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9606.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.59 per kg, close to the world average of $16.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Buttons imports to Turkey
Imports of buttons by Turkey reached $39.1 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (48%), Italy (20%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.6M | 48% |
| Italy | $7.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Ecuador | $781K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $703K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $573K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $527K | 1.4% |
| France | $470K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported buttons worth $48.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy buttons from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 141 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of buttons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.59 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $16.12 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of buttons from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $48.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $48.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import buttons?
Yes. Turkey imported $39.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for buttons?
The HS code for buttons is heading 9606. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9606.22 (43% of the value) and 9606.21 (19%). 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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