Non-ionic surfactant imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-ionic surfactant by Israel reached $44.7 million in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $61.5 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 | $44.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $43.2M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $39.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $37.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $46.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $44.1M | 16.7K t |
Where Israel imports non-ionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (23%), Germany (15%), Switzerland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $5.5M | 12% |
| China | $4.1M | 9.2% |
| India | $2.9M | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-ionic surfactant exports from Israel
Israel exported $978 thousand of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (207 tonnes). Most of it went to Brazil (26%), United States (20%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $255K | 26% |
| United States | $191K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 16% |
| Portugal | $98K | 10% |
| Mexico | $82K | 8.4% |
| Canada | $51K | 5.2% |
| Costa Rica | $30K | 3% |
| Italy | $19K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 1.9% |
| Peru | $16K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by Israel?
Israel imported non-ionic surfactant worth $44.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Switzerland (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 785% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-ionic surfactant to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.1 million in 2017 to $44.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $61.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.9 million a year.
Does Israel also export non-ionic surfactant?
Yes. Israel exported $978 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $43.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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