Plastic button exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported plastic button worth $9.2 million (397 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 17% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.2M | 397 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 427 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 427 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 376 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 316 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 286 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 264 t |
Where Turkey exports plastic button to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (19%), India (13%), Spain (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.7M | 19% |
| India | $1.2M | 13% |
| Spain | $830K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $714K | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $639K | 7% |
| Bangladesh | $389K | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $375K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $360K | 3.9% |
| North Macedonia | $324K | 3.5% |
| Greece | $256K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.10 per kg, 60% 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.
Plastic button imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported plastic button worth $8.1 million (507 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (34%), Italy (27%), Germany (24%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 34% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 27% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 24% |
| France | $364K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $273K | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $122K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $115K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $95K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $64K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic button exports (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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plastic button worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic button from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (13%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic button per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.10 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $14.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic button from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import plastic button?
Yes. Turkey imported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. That compares with exports of $9.2 million in the same 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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