Nitrate exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $150.8 million of nitrate in 2024 (167.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $213.9 million.
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 | $150.8M | 167.9K t |
| 2023 | $149.7M | 128.2K t |
| 2022 | $213.9M | 164.1K t |
| 2021 | $113.0M | 143.7K t |
| 2020 | $116.3M | 156.1K t |
| 2019 | $105.9M | 135.0K t |
| 2018 | $87.3M | 103.7K t |
| 2017 | $77.4M | 96.0K t |
Where Israel exports nitrate to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (25%), Netherlands (20%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $37.4M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $30.2M | 20% |
| Italy | $22.5M | 15% |
| Greece | $11.1M | 7.4% |
| Morocco | $10.8M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $9.1M | 6.1% |
| France | $6.9M | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2834
| 2834.21 | Nitrates: of potassium | 100% |
| 2834.29 | Nitrates: of other than potassium | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2834.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrate imports to Israel
Imports of nitrate by Israel reached $7.1 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Belgium alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.3M | 75% |
| Netherlands | $478K | 6.7% |
| United States | $441K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $271K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $171K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $113K | 1.6% |
| China | $98K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $97K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $87K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.2% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2834: Nitrites; nitrates.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrate exported by Israel?
Israel exported nitrate worth $150.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 100 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrate from Israel?
Spain was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($37.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.81 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 nitrate from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $77.4 million in 2017 to $150.8 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2022 at $213.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import nitrate?
Yes. Israel imported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $143.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrate?
The HS code for nitrate is heading 2834. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2834.21 (100% of the value) and 2834.29 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2834 page.
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