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

Contents:

1. Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Germany (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Germany (CIF) - 2023
3. Exports of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Germany
4. Imports of Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Germany

Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average export price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials amounted to $84,899 per ton, jumping by 23% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from October 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.1% over the last ten-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, export price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials increased by +23.5% against July 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 39% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $91,823 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($232K per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($11,725 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Germany (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average import price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials amounted to $27,917 per ton, growing by 7.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 310% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $43,850 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($47,884 per ton), while the price for China totaled $14,965 per ton.

From October 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+34.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials increased by 49% to 240 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage.

In value terms, exports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials skyrocketed to $14M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a drastic downturn.

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

1. North Macedonia (35.8 tons)
2. Tunisia (26.7 tons)
3. Turkey (24.1 tons)
4. Ukraine (15.9 tons)
5. Romania (14.1 tons)
6. Bulgaria (13.4 tons)
7. Poland (10.1 tons)
8. Slovakia (9.7 tons)
9. Austria (9.6 tons)
10. Ghana (8.9 tons)
11. France (7.4 tons)
12. Bosnia and Herzegovina (6.0 tons)
13. Switzerland (5.4 tons)

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

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials increased by 56% to 287 tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials surged to $8.8M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump.

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

1. Italy (75.7 tons)
2. China (69.7 tons)
3. Netherlands (55.7 tons)
4. Portugal (34.6 tons)
5. Turkey (22.0 tons)
6. Poland (11.7 tons)
7. Sweden (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform