Expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $4.3 million of expanded polystyrene film and sheet in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.4 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 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Israel imports expanded polystyrene film and sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Germany (21%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 33% |
| Germany | $897K | 21% |
| Turkey | $477K | 11% |
| Greece | $363K | 8.4% |
| Egypt | $223K | 5.1% |
| Poland | $190K | 4.4% |
| Jordan | $140K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $96K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $95K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $3.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded polystyrene film and sheet exports from Israel
Exports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet by Israel reached $413 thousand in 2024 (67 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $272K | 66% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 13% |
| United States | $35K | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $27K | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $6K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $5K | 1.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports (HS 3921.11): 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 3921.11: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded polystyrene film and sheet imported by Israel?
Israel imported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded polystyrene film and sheet to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Israel also export expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
Yes. Israel exported $413 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3921.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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