Cotton wadding imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton wadding by Israel reached $8.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $8.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 862 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 940 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 811 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 701 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 605 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 732 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 595 t |
Where Israel imports cotton wadding from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Poland (25%), India (24%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 36% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 25% |
| India | $2.0M | 24% |
| Greece | $413K | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $151K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $110K | 1.4% |
| United States | $93K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $86K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $53K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, close to the world average of $4.70.
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 wadding imports (HS 5601.21): 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 5601.21: Wadding: other articles thereof, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton wadding imported by Israel?
Israel imported cotton wadding worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton wadding to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Poland (25%) and India (24%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $4.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton wadding to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton wadding?
The HS code for cotton wadding is subheading 5601.21. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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