Bentonite imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bentonite by Israel reached $13.2 million in 2024 (34.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% 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 | $13.2M | 34.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 33.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 28.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 30.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 34.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 27.6K t |
Where Israel imports bentonite from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (26%), Bulgaria (15%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.5M | 27% |
| Bulgaria | $1.9M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 13% |
| United States | $1.7M | 13% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Greece | $905K | 6.8% |
| China | $768K | 5.8% |
| Poland | $342K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $315K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $153K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.19. 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.
Bentonite exports from Israel
Israel exported $242 thousand of bentonite in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $175K | 72% |
| Spain | $57K | 24% |
| United States | $10K | 4.3% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel bentonite imports (HS 2508.10): 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 2508.10: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of bentonite imported by Israel?
Israel imported bentonite worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply bentonite to Israel?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Bulgaria (15%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average import price of bentonite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bentonite to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Israel also export bentonite?
Yes. Israel exported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bentonite?
The HS code for bentonite is subheading 2508.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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