Agglomerated cork imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of agglomerated cork by Israel reached $5.2 million in 2024 (369 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 369 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 514 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 444 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 412 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 513 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 469 t |
Where Israel imports agglomerated cork from
Most of the value came from France (45%), Portugal (38%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.3M | 45% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 38% |
| China | $406K | 7.9% |
| Switzerland | $126K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $124K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $78K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $19K | 0.4% |
| United States | $16K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4504
| 4504.10 | Cork: blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders (including discs), of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding… | 76% |
| 4504.90 | Cork: articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504 | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.03 per kg, 84% above the world average of $7.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Agglomerated cork exports from Israel
Israel exported $388 thousand of agglomerated cork in 2024 (30 tonnes). Portugal alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $255K | 66% |
| France | $131K | 34% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4504: Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork.
Common questions
What is the value of agglomerated cork imported by Israel?
Israel imported agglomerated cork worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 369 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply agglomerated cork to Israel?
France was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Portugal (38%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of agglomerated cork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.03 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $7.61 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of agglomerated cork to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export agglomerated cork?
Yes. Israel exported $388 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, France and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for agglomerated cork?
The HS code for agglomerated cork is heading 4504. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4504.10 (76% of the value) and 4504.90 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 45 (cork and articles of cork). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4504 page.
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