Price for Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece
4. Exports of Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece

Price for Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials amounted to $17,542 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked at $29,098 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($57,805 per ton), while the price for China ($13,428 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials stood at $12,721 per ton in 2022, increasing by 50% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $18,956 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($22,776 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($1,971 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Albania (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece

Imports of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials into Greece soared to 42 tons in 2022, with an increase of 19% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials soared to $739K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -20.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $928K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material to Greece in 2022:

1. China (35.0 tons)
2. Turkey (5.2 tons)
3. Germany (0.6 tons)
4. Italy (0.4 tons)
5. Hong Kong SAR (0.4 tons)

Exports of Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials decreased by -48.6% to 20 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 49%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 38 tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials dropped significantly to $249K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -33.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $374K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material from Greece in 2022:

1. Bulgaria (5.6 tons)
2. Lithuania (4.9 tons)
3. Romania (2.1 tons)
4. Italy (1.9 tons)
5. Hungary (1.3 tons)
6. Albania (1.2 tons)
7. Poland (1.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform