Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light synthetic cotton blend by Israel reached $7.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.7 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 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 2.6K t |
Where Israel imports light synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 85% |
| United States | $298K | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $245K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $191K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $123K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $115K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $65K | 0.9% |
| India | $28K | 0.4% |
| North Macedonia | $18K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.11 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a… | 30% |
| 5513.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 27% |
| 5513.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with… | 20% |
| 5513.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 7.3% |
| 5513.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 6.8% |
| 5513.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2 | 5.6% |
| 5513.13 | Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 0.9% |
| 5513.49 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely… | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.22, 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.
Light synthetic cotton blend exports from Israel
Israel exported $405 thousand of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (60 tonnes). Egypt alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $250K | 62% |
| Hungary | $147K | 36% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Israel?
Israel imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.22 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 synthetic cotton blend to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $19.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Israel exported $405 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 $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5513.11 (30% of the value) and 5513.21 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
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