Plastic button imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.0 million of plastic button in 2024 (311 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 million.
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 | $4.0M | 311 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 344 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 206 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 167 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 346 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 197 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 356 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic button from
The largest suppliers were Russia (29%), Italy (22%), China (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.1M | 29% |
| Italy | $893K | 22% |
| China | $875K | 22% |
| Morocco | $358K | 9% |
| Thailand | $191K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $118K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $77K | 1.9% |
| France | $54K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $47K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $45K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.83 per kg, close to the world average of $14.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic button exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plastic button worth $2.6 million (132 tonnes). Morocco alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.4M | 56% |
| Hong Kong | $221K | 8.6% |
| United States | $139K | 5.4% |
| Romania | $74K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $69K | 2.7% |
| India | $47K | 1.8% |
| Moldova | $47K | 1.8% |
| Madagascar | $44K | 1.7% |
| France | $40K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic button worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 311 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic button to the United Kingdom?
Russia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (22%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic button per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.83 per kg in 2024, 11% below 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic button?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Hong Kong and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 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.
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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