Coal tar oil exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $121.1 million of coal tar oil in 2024 (144.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $155.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121.1M | 144.0K t |
| 2023 | $140.6M | 124.9K t |
| 2022 | $155.5M | 128.2K t |
| 2021 | $90.8M | 106.4K t |
| 2020 | $77.9M | 143.1K t |
| 2019 | $88.5M | 117.4K t |
| 2018 | $78.1M | 89.6K t |
| 2017 | $57.2M | 88.7K t |
Where Israel exports coal tar oil to
Most of it went to Italy (24%), Malta (16%), Turkey (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $29.3M | 24% |
| Malta | $19.4M | 16% |
| Turkey | $15.6M | 13% |
| Spain | $15.0M | 12% |
| United States | $7.9M | 6.5% |
| India | $5.7M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 3.2% |
| Greece | $2.9M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the… | 39% |
| 2707.30 | Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes) | 31% |
| 2707.99 | Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707 | 30% |
| 2707.40 | Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: naphthalene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil imports to Israel
Israel imported $4.6 million of coal tar oil in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). United Kingdom alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 84% |
| Belgium | $493K | 11% |
| Germany | $91K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 1.8% |
| France | $33K | 0.7% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil exported by Israel?
Israel exported coal tar oil worth $121.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil from Israel?
Italy was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($29.3 million), followed by Malta (16%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.71 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 exports of coal tar oil from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.2 million in 2017 to $121.1 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2022 at $155.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import coal tar oil?
Yes. Israel imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Belgium and Germany. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $116.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2707.50 (39% of the value) and 2707.30 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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