High-density polyethylene imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-density polyethylene by Israel reached $208.5 million in 2024 (163.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $325.4 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 | $208.5M | 163.6K t |
| 2023 | $200.0M | 152.1K t |
| 2022 | $325.4M | 192.6K t |
| 2021 | $258.1M | 165.2K t |
| 2020 | $198.9M | 186.5K t |
| 2019 | $194.1M | 160.1K t |
| 2018 | $190.3M | 134.6K t |
| 2017 | $239.5M | 180.8K t |
Where Israel imports high-density polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were United States (25%), Netherlands (16%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $51.9M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $33.7M | 16% |
| Belgium | $27.6M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26.2M | 13% |
| Jordan | $23.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $13.4M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $8.3M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $4.0M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene exports from Israel
Israel exported $11.7 million of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Brazil (31%), India (9%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.6M | 31% |
| India | $1.1M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $946K | 8.1% |
| Croatia | $935K | 8% |
| Chile | $713K | 6.1% |
| Australia | $516K | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $511K | 4.4% |
| China | $457K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $417K | 3.6% |
| France | $414K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Israel?
Israel imported high-density polyethylene worth $208.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($51.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $239.5 million in 2017 to $208.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $325.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $226.9 million a year.
Does Israel also export high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Israel exported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, India and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $196.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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