Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Chile - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Chile (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials stood at $3,701 per ton in 2022, dropping by -27.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $16,477 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($6,256 per ton), while the price for China totaled $3,157 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-13.3%).

Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials amounted to $17,114 per ton, which is down by -64.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $127,585 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($51,201 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($3,344 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 Anguilla (+37.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Chile

In 2022, approx. 86 tons of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials were imported into Chile; picking up by 18% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials shrank to $317K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +63.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $370K, and then reduced in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material to Chile in 2022:

1. China (75.4 tons)
2. Taiwan (Chinese) (8.8 tons)

Exports of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Chile

In 2022, exports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials from Chile soared to 1.1 tons, picking up by 268% on 2021. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials skyrocketed to $19K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 129%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material from Chile in 2022:

1. Mexico (732.0 kg)
2. Bolivia (294.0 kg)
3. Anguilla (43.0 kg)
4. Peru (39.0 kg)
5. Uruguay (24.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform