Natural rubber imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural rubber by Israel reached $12.3 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.4 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 | $12.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 11.3K t |
Where Israel imports natural rubber from
Most of the value came from Singapore (40%), Cote d'Ivoire (31%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $4.9M | 40% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.8M | 31% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $545K | 4.4% |
| India | $528K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $469K | 3.8% |
| United States | $443K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $101K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $71K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $50K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4001
| 4001.22 | Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets) | 93% |
| 4001.29 | Rubber: natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 4.8% |
| 4001.10 | Rubber: natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 1.9% |
| 4001.21 | Rubber: natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets | 0% |
| 4001.30 | Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums: in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural rubber exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported natural rubber worth $355 thousand (236 tonnes). United States alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $240K | 68% |
| Canada | $40K | 11% |
| India | $21K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 3.9% |
| Russia | $12K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $10K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.8% |
| France | $2K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber imported by Israel?
Israel imported natural rubber worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural rubber to Israel?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (31%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.72 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 natural rubber to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $23.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export natural rubber?
Yes. Israel exported $355 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and India. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber?
The HS code for natural rubber is heading 4001. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4001.22 (93% of the value) and 4001.29 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4001 page.
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