Plastic button exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $9.3 million of plastic button in 2024 (258 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 129 countries. Value rose 18% 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 | $9.3M | 258 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 229 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 595 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 179 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 250 t |
Where the United States exports plastic button to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (19%), India (15%), Nicaragua (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+851% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.7M | 19% |
| India | $1.4M | 15% |
| Nicaragua | $925K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $806K | 8.7% |
| Kenya | $692K | 7.5% |
| Canada | $575K | 6.2% |
| Haiti | $570K | 6.2% |
| China | $355K | 3.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $333K | 3.6% |
| Honduras | $302K | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.96 per kg, 149% 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 the United States
Imports of plastic button by the United States reached $7.4 million in 2024 (164 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 61% |
| Thailand | $816K | 11% |
| India | $497K | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $385K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $270K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $235K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $101K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $96K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $89K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 the United States?
The United States exported plastic button worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 258 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic button from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (15%) and Nicaragua (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 851% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic button per kg?
The average declared export value was about $35.96 per kg in 2024, 149% above 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 exports of plastic button from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import plastic button?
Yes. The United States imported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Thailand and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 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.
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