Phenol-formaldehyde resins imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $5.3 million of phenol-formaldehyde resins in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $5.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 884 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 975 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
Where Israel imports phenol-formaldehyde resins from
The largest suppliers were United States (48%), United Kingdom (15%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.6M | 48% |
| United Kingdom | $796K | 15% |
| Egypt | $625K | 12% |
| Germany | $590K | 11% |
| Italy | $162K | 3% |
| Turkey | $150K | 2.8% |
| France | $122K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $107K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $100K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $50K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.15. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel phenol-formaldehyde resins imports (HS 3909.40): 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 3909.40: Phenolic resins: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol-formaldehyde resins imported by Israel?
Israel imported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol-formaldehyde resins to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phenol-formaldehyde resins to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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