Ether imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $174.1 million of ether in 2024 (55.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $256.0 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 | $174.1M | 55.1K t |
| 2023 | $256.0M | 97.6K t |
| 2022 | $226.1M | 99.5K t |
| 2021 | $85.2M | 29.5K t |
| 2020 | $74.1M | 46.2K t |
| 2019 | $106.0M | 53.7K t |
| 2018 | $85.0M | 29.9K t |
| 2017 | $93.4M | 68.3K t |
Where Israel imports ether from
France alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $95.1M | 55% |
| Italy | $11.8M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $11.1M | 6.4% |
| United States | $11.0M | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $9.8M | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $7.3M | 4.2% |
| China | $6.5M | 3.8% |
| India | $6.0M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 2% |
Product types under HS 2909
| 2909.19 | Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether | 79% |
| 2909.49 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4 | 14% |
| 2909.30 | Ethers: aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 3% |
| 2909.60 | Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 1% |
| 2909.43 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol | 0.8% |
| 2909.41 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol) | 0.6% |
| 2909.50 | Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 0.6% |
| 2909.20 | Ethers: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 161% above the world average of $1.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ether exports from Israel
Israel exported $22.4 million of ether in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (17%), India (16%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.7M | 17% |
| India | $3.6M | 16% |
| United States | $2.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 7.3% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $955K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $949K | 4.2% |
| France | $735K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $676K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether imported by Israel?
Israel imported ether worth $174.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether to Israel?
France was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($95.1 million), followed by Italy (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 161% above the world average of $1.21 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 ether to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.4 million in 2017 to $174.1 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $256.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export ether?
Yes. Israel exported $22.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, India and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $151.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2909.19 (79% of the value) and 2909.49 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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