Glass scrap exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported glass scrap worth $3.6 million (57.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.0 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 | $3.6M | 57.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 54.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 65.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 57.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 43.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 50.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 46.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 47.2K t |
Where Israel exports glass scrap to
Italy alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 68% |
| Spain | $759K | 21% |
| Turkey | $210K | 5.8% |
| Greece | $150K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $35K | 1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| North Macedonia | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, 60% below the world average of $0.15, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass scrap imports to Israel
Israel imported $2.3 million of glass scrap in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 56% |
| Spain | $892K | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.9% |
| China | $44K | 1.9% |
| United States | $28K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $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 7001: Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass scrap exported by Israel?
Israel exported glass scrap worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass scrap from Israel?
Italy was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 718% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $0.15 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 glass scrap from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import glass scrap?
Yes. Israel imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Hong Kong, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass scrap?
The HS code for glass scrap is heading 7001. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7001.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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