Cotton yarn imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $17.2 million of cotton yarn in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.1 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 | $17.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 2.8K t |
Where Israel imports cotton yarn from
Most of the value came from India (49%), Egypt (20%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.4M | 49% |
| Egypt | $3.4M | 20% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 13% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $581K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $341K | 2% |
| Germany | $304K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $135K | 0.8% |
| United States | $65K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $64K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.23 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 57% |
| 5205.22 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 20% |
| 5205.12 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 11% |
| 5205.42 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric… | 4.7% |
| 5205.24 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex… | 4.1% |
| 5205.43 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric… | 0.8% |
| 5205.32 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric… | 0.5% |
| 5205.35 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric… | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton yarn exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported cotton yarn worth $2.9 million (402 tonnes). Russia alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.5M | 85% |
| United States | $219K | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $119K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $102K | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn imported by Israel?
Israel imported cotton yarn worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton yarn to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.00 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 imports of cotton yarn to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2021 at $25.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export cotton yarn?
Yes. Israel exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United States and South Korea. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5205.23 (57% of the value) and 5205.22 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
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