Citric acid imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $42.0 million of citric acid in 2024 (33.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $81.2 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 | $42.0M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $81.2M | 34.4K t |
| 2021 | $48.2M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 20.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 19.9K t |
Where Israel imports citric acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+538% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.7M | 63% |
| Thailand | $6.9M | 16% |
| Belgium | $5.6M | 13% |
| Colombia | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $347K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $315K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $295K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $153K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $150K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $128K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Citric acid exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported citric acid worth $776 thousand (580 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (38%), Egypt (29%), United States (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $299K | 39% |
| Egypt | $223K | 29% |
| United States | $203K | 26% |
| Thailand | $31K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $7K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $2K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel citric acid imports (HS 2918.14): 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 2918.14: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of citric acid imported by Israel?
Israel imported citric acid worth $42.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply citric acid to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Thailand (16%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of citric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of citric acid to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $42.0 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2022 at $81.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.1 million a year.
Does Israel also export citric acid?
Yes. Israel exported $776 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Egypt and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $41.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for citric acid?
The HS code for citric acid is subheading 2918.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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