Light cotton fabric imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light cotton fabric by Israel reached $11.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $37.5 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 | $11.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 3.2K t |
Where Israel imports light cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 76% |
| India | $1.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $363K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $223K | 2% |
| Turkey | $198K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $196K | 1.7% |
| United States | $82K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $42K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $39K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 23% |
| 5208.33 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 21% |
| 5208.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 14% |
| 5208.31 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 9.8% |
| 5208.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 9.3% |
| 5208.59 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 5.3% |
| 5208.29 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 4.6% |
| 5208.22 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.03 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light cotton fabric exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported light cotton fabric worth $638 thousand (66 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (45%), Hungary (35%), Sri Lanka (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $284K | 45% |
| Hungary | $222K | 35% |
| Sri Lanka | $117K | 18% |
| United States | $4K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $1K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Israel?
Israel imported light cotton fabric worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by India (13%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 829% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.03 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $9.39 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 imports of light cotton fabric to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $37.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export light cotton fabric?
Yes. Israel exported $638 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Hungary and Sri Lanka. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5208.32 (23% of the value) and 5208.33 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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