Price for Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials stood at $16,632 per ton in 2022, increasing by 49% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded resilient growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($48,452 per ton), while the price for Kenya ($1,063 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+35.5%), 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 Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials stood at $1,859 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -35.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $10,667 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Rwanda.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Rwanda amounted to -16.0% per year.

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

In 2022, imports of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials into Uganda soared to 926 kg, growing by 53% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,010% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials surged to $15K in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,187% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (553.0 kg)
2. Kenya (238.0 kg)
3. India (54.0 kg)
4. United Kingdom (31.0 kg)
5. United Arab Emirates (27.0 kg)
6. Hong Kong SAR (22.0 kg)

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

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials, when their volume increased by 99% to 199 kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment.

In value terms, exports of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials skyrocketed to $370 in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent.

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

1. Rwanda (199.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform