Methanol imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $36.2 million of methanol in 2024 (115.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 228% on 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 | $36.2M | 115.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 41.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 72.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 79.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 75.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 34.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 32.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 33.8K t |
Where Israel imports methanol from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+692% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $20.7M | 57% |
| Azerbaijan | $11.2M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $722K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $716K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $610K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $175K | 0.5% |
| France | $166K | 0.5% |
| United States | $54K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $30K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Methanol exports from Israel
Israel exported $2.0 million of methanol in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (34%), France (18%), Germany (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $669K | 34% |
| France | $345K | 18% |
| Germany | $301K | 15% |
| India | $242K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $161K | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $105K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $83K | 4.2% |
| Austria | $35K | 1.8% |
| United States | $5K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel methanol imports (HS 2905.11): 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 2905.11: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of methanol imported by Israel?
Israel imported methanol worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 228% on 2023.
Which countries supply methanol to Israel?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Azerbaijan (31%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 692% on the year.
What is the average import price of methanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of methanol to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
Does Israel also export methanol?
Yes. Israel exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $34.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for methanol?
The HS code for methanol is subheading 2905.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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