Cationic surfactant imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported cationic surfactant worth $4.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 805 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 979 t |
Where Israel imports cationic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (31%), China (20%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.3M | 31% |
| China | $851K | 20% |
| South Korea | $442K | 10% |
| United States | $428K | 10% |
| Spain | $310K | 7.3% |
| France | $255K | 6% |
| Germany | $169K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $164K | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $128K | 3% |
| Greece | $51K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.50. 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 3402.12: Organic surface-active agents: cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cationic surfactant imported by Israel?
Israel imported cationic surfactant worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cationic surfactant to Israel?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (20%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of cationic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cationic surfactant to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cationic surfactant?
The HS code for cationic surfactant is subheading 3402.12. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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