Phenol imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $63.0 million of phenol in 2024 (39.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 307% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $105.6 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 | $63.0M | 39.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $69.2M | 28.7K t |
| 2021 | $105.6M | 41.5K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $39.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $29.0M | 17.9K t |
Where Israel imports phenol from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (35%), Taiwan (26%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $22.1M | 35% |
| Taiwan | $16.4M | 26% |
| United States | $7.4M | 12% |
| Thailand | $4.8M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $459K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2907
| 2907.23 | Polyphenols: 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts | 82% |
| 2907.11 | Monophenols: phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts | 13% |
| 2907.29 | Phenol-alcohols and polyphenols n.e.c. in item number 2907.2 | 3.6% |
| 2907.19 | Monophenols: n.e.c. in item no. 2907.1 | 0.7% |
| 2907.12 | Monophenols: cresols and their salts | 0.4% |
| 2907.22 | Polyphenols: hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts | 0% |
| 2907.21 | Polyphenols: resorcinol and its salts | 0% |
| 2907.15 | Monophenols: naphthols and their salts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phenol exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported phenol worth $933 thousand (347 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+657% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $560K | 60% |
| Australia | $163K | 18% |
| United States | $86K | 9.2% |
| Czech Republic | $28K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 1.6% |
| India | $15K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $14K | 1.5% |
| France | $11K | 1.2% |
| China | $8K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 2907: Phenols; monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol imported by Israel?
Israel imported phenol worth $63.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 307% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol to Israel?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Taiwan (26%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 877% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.74 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 phenol to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.0 million in 2017 to $63.0 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2021 at $105.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export phenol?
Yes. Israel exported $933 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Australia and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $62.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol?
The HS code for phenol is heading 2907. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2907.23 (82% of the value) and 2907.11 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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