Elastic knitted fabric imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported elastic knitted fabric worth $16.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $29.3 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 | $16.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 4.1K t |
Where Israel imports elastic knitted fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 51% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 18% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $649K | 4% |
| Greece | $616K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $573K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $352K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $327K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $283K | 1.7% |
| United States | $236K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 6004
| 6004.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric… | 84% |
| 6004.90 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or… | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.91 per kg, close to the world average of $8.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Elastic knitted fabric exports from Israel
Exports of elastic knitted fabric by Israel reached $16.4 million in 2024 (915 tonnes). Egypt alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $16.3M | 99% |
| Thailand | $71K | 0.4% |
| China | $22K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 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 6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastic knitted fabric imported by Israel?
Israel imported elastic knitted fabric worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastic knitted fabric to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of elastic knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.91 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $8.01 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 elastic knitted fabric to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $29.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export elastic knitted fabric?
Yes. Israel exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Thailand and China. That compares with imports of $16.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for elastic knitted fabric?
The HS code for elastic knitted fabric is heading 6004. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 6004.10 (84% of the value) and 6004.90 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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