Nonwoven fabric exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $247.8 million of nonwoven fabric in 2024 (71.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $339.6 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 | $247.8M | 71.7K t |
| 2023 | $278.3M | 77.1K t |
| 2022 | $303.7M | 77.4K t |
| 2021 | $307.3M | 82.6K t |
| 2020 | $339.6M | 87.2K t |
| 2019 | $337.7M | 94.8K t |
| 2018 | $329.4M | 94.4K t |
| 2017 | $289.0M | 83.8K t |
Where Israel exports nonwoven fabric to
The largest buyer markets were United States (26%), Brazil (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63.7M | 26% |
| Brazil | $43.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $40.1M | 16% |
| Poland | $25.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $23.6M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11.8M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $5.3M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.12 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 43% |
| 5603.92 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 30% |
| 5603.11 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 14% |
| 5603.13 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 8.6% |
| 5603.14 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 3.7% |
| 5603.91 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 0.4% |
| 5603.94 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 0.2% |
| 5603.93 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, close to the world average of $4.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nonwoven fabric imports to Israel
Israel imported $95.6 million of nonwoven fabric in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (44%), United States (11%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $42.2M | 44% |
| United States | $10.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $9.5M | 10% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 5% |
| India | $4.6M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $3.4M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric exported by Israel?
Israel exported nonwoven fabric worth $247.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy nonwoven fabric from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($63.7 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average export price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $4.06 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 nonwoven fabric from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $289.0 million in 2017 to $247.8 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2020 at $339.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import nonwoven fabric?
Yes. Israel imported $95.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Turkey. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $152.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5603.12 (43% of the value) and 5603.92 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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