Blended cotton yarn imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported blended cotton yarn worth $2.2 million (688 tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $2.2M | 688 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 745 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 668 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 600 t |
| 2018 | $623K | 198 t |
| 2017 | $364K | 117 t |
Where Israel imports blended cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were India (46%), Egypt (22%), Indonesia (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $995K | 46% |
| Egypt | $472K | 22% |
| Indonesia | $246K | 11% |
| Singapore | $233K | 11% |
| Turkey | $115K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 2.2% |
| China | $32K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $23K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5206
| 5206.23 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 46% |
| 5206.22 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 43% |
| 5206.21 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14… | 5.6% |
| 5206.14 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex… | 3.1% |
| 5206.12 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 1.1% |
| 5206.45 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric… | 0.6% |
| 5206.24 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex… | 0.6% |
| 5206.11 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 5206: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended cotton yarn imported by Israel?
Israel imported blended cotton yarn worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 688 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended cotton yarn to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($995 thousand), followed by Egypt (22%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.84 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 blended cotton yarn to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $364 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 493%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for blended cotton yarn is heading 5206. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5206.23 (46% of the value) and 5206.22 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5206 page.
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