Filament sewing thread exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of filament sewing thread by Israel reached $2.1 million in 2024 (120 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 202 t |
| 2021 | $36K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $85K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $53K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $58K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $402K | 10 t |
Where Israel exports filament sewing thread to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.0M | 97% |
| Japan | $22K | 1% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.8% |
| United States | $13K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $10K | 0.5% |
| Cyprus | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.71 per kg, 114% above the world average of $8.28. 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.
Filament sewing thread imports to Israel
Imports of filament sewing thread by Israel reached $1.3 million in 2024 (78 tonnes). China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $699K | 53% |
| India | $197K | 15% |
| Turkey | $97K | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $72K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $62K | 4.6% |
| United States | $55K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $26K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $23K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $20K | 1.5% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of filament sewing thread exported by Israel?
Israel exported filament sewing thread worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy filament sewing thread from Israel?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Japan (1%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average export price of filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.71 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $8.28 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 exports of filament sewing thread from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $402 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import filament sewing thread?
Yes. Israel imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $788 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for filament sewing thread?
The HS code for filament sewing thread is heading 5401. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5401.10. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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