Metal button exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal button by the United Kingdom reached $2.3 million in 2024 (42 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Value rose 77% on 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 | $2.3M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 40 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 30 t |
| 2021 | $973K | 54 t |
| 2020 | $726K | 83 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 122 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 147 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports metal button to
The largest buyer markets were China (48%), Canada (12%), United States (6%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 48% |
| Canada | $268K | 12% |
| United States | $137K | 6% |
| Ireland | $116K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 2.4% |
| Chile | $53K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $49K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.9% |
| North Macedonia | $43K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $37K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.54 per kg, 294% above the world average of $13.85. 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.
Metal button imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $1.7 million of metal button in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (25%), Ireland (18%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $433K | 25% |
| Ireland | $312K | 18% |
| Italy | $259K | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $202K | 12% |
| Turkey | $160K | 9.3% |
| United States | $117K | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $95K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $36K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $34K | 2% |
| France | $18K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal button exports (HS 9606.22): 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 9606.22: Buttons: of base metal, not covered with textile material.
Common questions
What is the value of metal button exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported metal button worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 119 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal button from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Canada (12%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal button per kg?
The average declared export value was about $54.54 per kg in 2024, 294% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal button from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import metal button?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Ireland and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $565 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for metal button?
The HS code for metal button is subheading 9606.22. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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