Natural colorant exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $35.0 million of natural colorant in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 4% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $36.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $42.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.5M | 704 t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Israel exports natural colorant to
Most of it went to United States (39%), Japan (26%), South Korea (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.7M | 39% |
| Japan | $9.2M | 26% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $734K | 2.1% |
| China | $637K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $622K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $612K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $603K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.79 per kg, 60% above the world average of $18.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural colorant imports to Israel
Israel imported $9.5 million of natural colorant in 2024 (302 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), China (25%), Ireland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.6M | 38% |
| China | $2.4M | 25% |
| Ireland | $886K | 9.3% |
| India | $789K | 8.3% |
| United States | $587K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $406K | 4.3% |
| Slovenia | $313K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $99K | 1% |
| Ecuador | $66K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3203: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin.
Common questions
What is the value of natural colorant exported by Israel?
Israel exported natural colorant worth $35.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 136 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural colorant from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by Japan (26%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural colorant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.79 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $18.62 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 exports of natural colorant from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $35.0 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $42.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import natural colorant?
Yes. Israel imported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Ireland. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural colorant?
The HS code for natural colorant is heading 3203. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3203.00. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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