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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials stood at $42,049 per ton in 2022, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked at $56,628 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($42,071 per ton) and China ($42,058 per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($41,958 per ton) and Germany ($42,017 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials amounted to $60,714 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $76,923 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 Egypt ($62,549 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($32,000 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 Turkey (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials into Israel expanded markedly to 9.8 tons, increasing by 7.2% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials rose sharply to $412K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (8.0 tons)
2. Turkey (0.9 tons)
3. Italy (0.3 tons)
4. Hong Kong SAR (0.1 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials from Israel contracted sharply to 140 kg, which is down by -49.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage.

In value terms, exports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials fell markedly to $8.5K in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic slump.

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

1. Egypt (102.0 kg)
2. United States (30.0 kg)
3. Sri Lanka (8.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform