Carded cotton imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carded cotton by Israel reached $2.7 million in 2024 (713 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.0 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 | $2.7M | 713 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 814 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 738 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 502 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 562 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 864 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 752 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 863 t |
Where Israel imports carded cotton from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.6M | 96% |
| United States | $89K | 3.3% |
| Greece | $22K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 138% above the world average of $1.62. 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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5203: Cotton, carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of carded cotton imported by Israel?
Israel imported carded cotton worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 713 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded cotton to Israel?
Japan was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (3%) and Greece (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 138% above the world average of $1.62 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 carded cotton to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $4.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for carded cotton?
The HS code for carded cotton is heading 5203. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5203.00. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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