Button imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported button worth $3.3 million (43 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.9 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 | $3.3M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 45 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 82 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 459 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 66 t |
Where the United States imports button from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Taiwan (26%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $859K | 26% |
| Italy | $334K | 10% |
| Panama | $227K | 7% |
| Thailand | $125K | 3.8% |
| India | $123K | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $64K | 2% |
| Austria | $61K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $57K | 1.8% |
| France | $46K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.27 per kg, 188% above the world average of $26.14. 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.
Button exports from the United States
Exports of button by the United States reached $1.7 million in 2024 (80 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Dominican Republic (29%), Guatemala (8%), Bangladesh (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $506K | 29% |
| Guatemala | $134K | 7.8% |
| Bangladesh | $73K | 4.2% |
| Colombia | $68K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 3.3% |
| France | $53K | 3.1% |
| China | $48K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $48K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $46K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $44K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States button imports (HS 9606.29): 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 9606.29: Buttons: of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material.
Common questions
What is the value of button imported by the United States?
The United States imported button worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply button to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Taiwan (26%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of button per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.27 per kg in 2024, 188% above the world average of $26.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of button to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export button?
Yes. The United States exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Bangladesh. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for button?
The HS code for button is subheading 9606.29. 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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