Snap fastener exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported snap fastener worth $6.4 million (584 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.3 million.
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 | $6.4M | 584 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 454 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 329 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 448 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 590 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 565 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 549 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 599 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports snap fastener to
Most of it went to Germany (34%), France (19%), Vietnam (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Moldova grew fastest (+569% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 34% |
| France | $1.2M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $339K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $338K | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $293K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $279K | 4.4% |
| Moldova | $241K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $225K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $213K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $125K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.98 per kg, 44% below the world average of $19.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Snap fastener imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $4.8 million of snap fastener in 2024 (143 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (24%), Japan (22%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 24% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 22% |
| United States | $861K | 18% |
| Italy | $433K | 9% |
| Germany | $231K | 4.8% |
| New Zealand | $210K | 4.4% |
| France | $135K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $95K | 2% |
| Thailand | $67K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $66K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom snap fastener exports (HS 9606.10): 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 9606.10: Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of snap fastener exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported snap fastener worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 584 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy snap fastener from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (19%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Moldova grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average export price of snap fastener per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.98 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $19.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of snap fastener from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import snap fastener?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for snap fastener?
The HS code for snap fastener is subheading 9606.10. 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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