Cellulose ethers (other) imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported cellulose ethers (other) worth $20.2 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.0 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 | $20.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 3.4K t |
Where Israel imports cellulose ethers (other) from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (28%), Germany (22%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $5.7M | 28% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 22% |
| China | $3.4M | 17% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 8.6% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 8.1% |
| Sweden | $762K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $529K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $462K | 2.3% |
| United States | $424K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $359K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.73 per kg, close to the world average of $6.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel cellulose ethers (other) imports (HS 3912.39): 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 3912.39: Cellulose ethers: (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose ethers (other) imported by Israel?
Israel imported cellulose ethers (other) worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose ethers (other) to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Germany (22%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose ethers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.73 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $6.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose ethers (other) to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $29.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose ethers (other)?
The HS code for cellulose ethers (other) is subheading 3912.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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