In 2023, the re-import of buttons of base metal, not covered with textile to China was at 860,000 kilograms. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent declining trend with values decreasing from 834,110 kilograms in 2024 to 724,850 kilograms in 2028. Year-on-year variations illustrate a steady decline: 3.37% in 2025, 3.42% in 2026, 3.47% in 2027, and 3.52% in 2028. Over the period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests an average annual decrease of 3.45%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of global economic conditions, shifts in China's manufacturing policies, and the development of substitute materials that could replace base metal buttons, altering re-import demand.
