Phosphate exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphate by Israel reached $145.8 million in 2024 (90.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145.8M | 90.4K t |
| 2023 | $133.9M | 65.8K t |
| 2022 | $157.3M | 64.3K t |
| 2021 | $109.9M | 79.3K t |
| 2020 | $91.8M | 69.3K t |
| 2019 | $76.0M | 61.2K t |
| 2018 | $69.2M | 53.2K t |
| 2017 | $73.8M | 61.4K t |
Where Israel exports phosphate to
Most of it went to United States (15%), Spain (13%), Mexico (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.7M | 15% |
| Spain | $18.9M | 13% |
| Mexico | $16.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $13.3M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 5.8% |
| India | $5.7M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $5.2M | 3.6% |
| Ukraine | $4.5M | 3.1% |
| France | $4.5M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.24 | Phosphates: of potassium, whether or not chemically defined | 92% |
| 2835.26 | Phosphates: of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined | 6% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates: (other than of mono- or disodium, other than of potassium or of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) and excluding other… | 1.2% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates: other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 0.4% |
| 2835.10 | Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites), whether or not chemically defined | 0.4% |
| 2835.22 | Phosphates: of mono- or disodium, whether or not chemically defined | 0.1% |
| 2835.25 | Phosphates: calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 0% |
| 2835.31 | Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1.17. 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.
Phosphate imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported phosphate worth $10.3 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (39%), Germany (14%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 39% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 11% |
| United States | $919K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $570K | 5.5% |
| France | $476K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $327K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $274K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $239K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $205K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate exported by Israel?
Israel exported phosphate worth $145.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 122 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Spain (13%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1.17 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 exports of phosphate from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $73.8 million in 2017 to $145.8 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $157.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import phosphate?
Yes. Israel imported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Hong Kong. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $135.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2835.24 (92% of the value) and 2835.26 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2835 page.
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