Palmitic and stearic acids imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $8.7 million of palmitic and stearic acids in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $8.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Israel imports palmitic and stearic acids from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (34%), Italy (16%), Singapore (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 34% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 16% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $706K | 8.1% |
| Poland | $630K | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $486K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $288K | 3.3% |
| India | $260K | 3% |
| United States | $207K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $126K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Israel palmitic and stearic acids imports (HS 2915.70): 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 2915.70: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of palmitic and stearic acids imported by Israel?
Israel imported palmitic and stearic acids worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply palmitic and stearic acids to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Singapore (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of palmitic and stearic acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of palmitic and stearic acids to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for palmitic and stearic acids?
The HS code for palmitic and stearic acids is subheading 2915.70. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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