Anionic surfactant imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of anionic surfactant by Israel reached $31.0 million in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.0M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 11.5K t |
Where Israel imports anionic surfactant from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Germany (17%), Egypt (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 21% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 17% |
| Egypt | $4.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 9.5% |
| Jordan | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| United States | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| France | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported anionic surfactant worth $9.3 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.9M | 96% |
| Romania | $137K | 1.5% |
| Russia | $86K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $26K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.3% |
| Colombia | $17K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.2% |
| India | $15K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $13K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $12K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Israel?
Israel imported anionic surfactant worth $31.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Egypt (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $31.0 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. Israel exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Romania and Russia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. 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.
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