Paper finishing agent imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper finishing agent by Israel reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.8 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 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 982 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports paper finishing agent from
Most of the value came from United States (39%), Germany (34%), Finland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+783% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $784K | 39% |
| Germany | $673K | 34% |
| Finland | $192K | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $113K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $78K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $49K | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $44K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $39K | 1.9% |
| India | $16K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 91% above the world average of $1.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper finishing agent exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.2 million of paper finishing agent in 2024 (898 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Colombia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $884K | 74% |
| China | $287K | 24% |
| Bolivia | $16K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $12K | 1% |
| Togo | $4K | 0.3% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel paper finishing agent imports (HS 3809.92): 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 3809.92: Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the paper industry (excluding those with a basis of amylaceous substances).
Common questions
What is the value of paper finishing agent imported by Israel?
Israel imported paper finishing agent worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper finishing agent to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($784 thousand), followed by Germany (34%) and Finland (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper finishing agent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper finishing agent to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Israel also export paper finishing agent?
Yes. Israel exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Colombia, China and Bolivia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $804 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for paper finishing agent?
The HS code for paper finishing agent is subheading 3809.92. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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