Artificial staple fabric imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported artificial staple fabric worth $4.5 million (405 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $4.5M | 405 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 334 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 509 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 431 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 373 t |
Where Israel imports artificial staple fabric from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+996% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 76% |
| United States | $349K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $218K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $216K | 4.8% |
| Greece | $64K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $51K | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $39K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.8% |
| France | $32K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.22 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 31% |
| 5516.12 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 18% |
| 5516.92 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516 | 18% |
| 5516.14 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 12% |
| 5516.11 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 11% |
| 5516.24 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 2.6% |
| 5516.13 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 1.9% |
| 5516.44 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.12 per kg, 60% above the world average of $6.97. 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.
Artificial staple fabric exports from Israel
Israel exported $657 thousand of artificial staple fabric in 2024 (47 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+983% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $657K | 100% |
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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric imported by Israel?
Israel imported artificial staple fabric worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 405 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.12 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $6.97 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 artificial staple fabric to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export artificial staple fabric?
Yes. Israel exported $657 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5516.22 (31% of the value) and 5516.12 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
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