Nylon imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nylon by Israel reached $32.0 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $79.9 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 | $32.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $70.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $79.9M | 23.2K t |
| 2020 | $34.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $43.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $44.2M | 15.8K t |
Where Israel imports nylon from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), Switzerland (30%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.0M | 31% |
| Switzerland | $9.5M | 30% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $880K | 2.8% |
| Finland | $508K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $436K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $416K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3908
| 3908.10 | Polyamides: polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary forms | 75% |
| 3908.90 | Polyamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 3908, in primary forms | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, close to the world average of $3.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nylon exports from Israel
Israel exported $29.5 million of nylon in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (28%), United States (15%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.3M | 28% |
| United States | $4.5M | 15% |
| France | $4.0M | 14% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| China | $1.5M | 5% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 4% |
| Turkey | $805K | 2.7% |
| Russia | $757K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $589K | 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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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 3908: Polyamides in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon imported by Israel?
Israel imported nylon worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply nylon to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Switzerland (30%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of nylon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.31 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 nylon to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.2 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $79.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export nylon?
Yes. Israel exported $29.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and France. That compares with imports of $32.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nylon?
The HS code for nylon is heading 3908. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3908.10 (75% of the value) and 3908.90 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3908 page.
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