Methionine imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $4.2 million of methionine in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 86% 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 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 935 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 740 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 911 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports methionine from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Belgium (20%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 42% |
| Belgium | $851K | 20% |
| France | $501K | 12% |
| Germany | $461K | 11% |
| Japan | $374K | 8.9% |
| Seychelles | $198K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel methionine imports (HS 2930.40): 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 2930.40: Organo-sulphur compounds: methionine.
Common questions
What is the value of methionine imported by Israel?
Israel imported methionine worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply methionine to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of methionine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of methionine to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for methionine?
The HS code for methionine is subheading 2930.40. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2930 page.
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