Black liquor imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported black liquor worth $4.6 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 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 | $4.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 25.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 21.1K t |
Where Israel imports black liquor from
Most of the value came from Russia (25%), Norway (22%), South Africa (17%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.2M | 25% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 22% |
| South Africa | $768K | 17% |
| Switzerland | $421K | 9.1% |
| Jordan | $411K | 8.9% |
| Austria | $162K | 3.5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $159K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $150K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $112K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.50. 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.
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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 3804: Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading no. 3803.
Common questions
What is the value of black liquor imported by Israel?
Israel imported black liquor worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply black liquor to Israel?
Russia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Norway (22%) and South Africa (17%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of black liquor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.50 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 black liquor to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for black liquor?
The HS code for black liquor is heading 3804. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3804.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3804 page.
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