Lactic acid imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported lactic acid worth $4.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.7 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 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 3.6K t |
Where Israel imports lactic acid from
The largest suppliers were United States (35%), Spain (30%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 35% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 30% |
| Belgium | $695K | 15% |
| Thailand | $236K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $223K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $209K | 4.5% |
| China | $84K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $61K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lactic acid exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported lactic acid worth $1.5 million (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 96% |
| Colombia | $51K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lactic acid imports (HS 2918.11): 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 2918.11: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of lactic acid imported by Israel?
Israel imported lactic acid worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactic acid to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Spain (30%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lactic acid to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Israel also export lactic acid?
Yes. Israel exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Colombia and Switzerland. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactic acid?
The HS code for lactic acid is subheading 2918.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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