Amphoteric surfactant imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $8.0 million of amphoteric surfactant in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $8.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Israel imports amphoteric surfactant from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), France (15%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 29% |
| France | $1.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $559K | 7% |
| United States | $544K | 6.8% |
| Greece | $452K | 5.7% |
| India | $396K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $390K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $311K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $264K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $240K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.76. 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.
Amphoteric surfactant exports from Israel
Exports of amphoteric surfactant by Israel reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). France alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 77% |
| United States | $135K | 7.6% |
| Portugal | $86K | 4.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $69K | 3.9% |
| Georgia | $29K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $29K | 1.6% |
| New Zealand | $13K | 0.8% |
| Slovenia | $11K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $9K | 0.5% |
| Madagascar | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel amphoteric surfactant imports (HS 3402.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant imported by Israel?
Israel imported amphoteric surfactant worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (15%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Israel also export amphoteric surfactant?
Yes. Israel exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Portugal. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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