High-tenacity aramid yarn imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $13.4 million (539 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.4M | 539 t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 430 t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 578 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 425 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 309 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 338 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 364 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 368 t |
Where Israel imports high-tenacity aramid yarn from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $11.3M | 85% |
| China | $1.1M | 8% |
| Germany | $373K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $351K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $108K | 0.8% |
| United States | $81K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Greece | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.84 per kg, close to the world average of $21.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-tenacity aramid yarn exports from Israel
Exports of high-tenacity aramid yarn by Israel reached $6.4 million in 2024 (407 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.4M | 100% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel high-tenacity aramid yarn imports (HS 5402.11): 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 5402.11: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity aramid yarn imported by Israel?
Israel imported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 539 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity aramid yarn to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by China (8%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity aramid yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.84 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $21.66 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-tenacity aramid yarn to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export high-tenacity aramid yarn?
Yes. Israel exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States and South Africa. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn is subheading 5402.11. 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 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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