Cotton terry towels imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported cotton terry towels worth $38.8 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 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 | $38.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $35.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $44.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $39.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 5.1K t |
Where Israel imports cotton terry towels from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $25.4M | 65% |
| China | $5.8M | 15% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 9.3% |
| Hong Kong | $673K | 1.7% |
| United States | $637K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $512K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $504K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $315K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $237K | 0.6% |
| France | $146K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.39 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
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 cotton terry towels imports (HS 6302.60): 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 6302.60: Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towels imported by Israel?
Israel imported cotton terry towels worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton terry towels to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton terry towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton terry towels to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $45.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
The HS code for cotton terry towels is subheading 6302.60. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
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