Price for Buttons; of Base Metal, Not Covered with Textile Material in Chile - 2024

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials stood at $7,406 per ton in 2022, surging by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 35%. The import price peaked at $25,638 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($34,000 per ton), while the price for China ($3,632 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials stood at $51,245 per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($51,331 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($43,000 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 Peru (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials, when their volume decreased by -52.7% to 60 tons. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 182%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 126 tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials reduced remarkably to $443K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 157% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $876K, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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

1. China (26.5 tons)
2. Peru (7.6 tons)
3. Brazil (7.0 tons)
4. Turkey (6.0 tons)
5. United States (0.7 tons)
6. Argentina (0.4 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials decreased by -39% to 163 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 412 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile materials dropped notably to $8.4K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $15K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Bolivia (154.0 kg)
2. Paraguay (8.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform