Price for Buttons; of Plastics, Not Covered with Textile Material in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

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

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

In December 2022, the average import price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials amounted to $48,503 per ton, jumping by 42% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 an increase of 119% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $61,254 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to December 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was France ($141K per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($10,522 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials amounted to $58,558 per ton, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 97% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $102,111 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +8.9% per year.

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

In 2022, the amount of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials imported into Tunisia soared to 100 tons, picking up by 27% on 2021. In general, imports showed strong growth. 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 rose notably to $2.8M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. 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 Tunisia in 2022:

1. China (57.2 tons)
2. Turkey (11.5 tons)
3. Italy (10.3 tons)
4. France (8.1 tons)
5. Taiwan (Chinese) (3.4 tons)
6. Germany (1.5 tons)
7. Belgium (0.6 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 2.5 tons of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials were exported from Tunisia; with an increase of 13% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous contraction.

In value terms, exports of buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile materials skyrocketed to $146K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn.

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

1. Morocco (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform