What this market covers
Hooks, eyes and eyelets of base metal used on clothing, footwear, awnings, bags and other made-up articles.
Typical segments
- Clothing hooks and eyes
- Shoe eyelets
- Awning eyelets
- Bag eyelets
Why this market is moving now
- World trade grew 20% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of hook and eyelet (HS 830810) were worth $1.07 billion in 2024. | 1.07 USD billion | 2024 | |
| World exports were 20% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($893.1 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +20 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 67% of world exports ($720.3 million). | 67 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, China, South Korea and Hong Kong, shipped 77% of world exports in 2024. | 77 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| Vietnam was the largest importer in 2024, buying $164.4 million, or 15% of world imports. | 15 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 32 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 32 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $9.54 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 9.54 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 112.6 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 112.6 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Garment makers
- Footwear makers
- Trims distributors
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global hook and eyelet market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 830810 reached $1.07 billion in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most hook and eyelet?
China led world exports in 2024 with 67% of the total, followed by South Korea, Hong Kong and Italy.
Which countries import the most hook and eyelet?
Vietnam was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Cambodia, Hong Kong and Indonesia.
Is world trade in hook and eyelet growing?
World exports were 20% higher in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of hook and eyelet?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $9.54 per kilogram in 2024.
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