Phosphide exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphide by Israel reached $100.8 million in 2024 (175 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 141 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% 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 | $100.8M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $87.9M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 151 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 150 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 95 t |
Where Israel exports phosphide to
Most of it went to Italy (25%), Netherlands (9%), Greece (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $25.4M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $9.4M | 9.4% |
| Greece | $9.1M | 9.1% |
| Morocco | $8.7M | 8.7% |
| Australia | $8.1M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $5.8M | 5.7% |
| United States | $5.2M | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 2% |
Product types under HS 2853
| 2853.90 | Phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus: other inorganic compounds n.e.c. (including distilled, conductivity water and water of… | 100% |
| 2853.10 | Inorganic compounds: cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2853.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $576.62 per kg, 18033% above the world average of $3.18. 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.
Phosphide imports to Israel
Imports of phosphide by Israel reached $7.8 million in 2024 (207 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United States alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.4M | 82% |
| Germany | $820K | 11% |
| Turkey | $100K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $92K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $73K | 1% |
| China | $59K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $45K | 0.6% |
| France | $43K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2853: Phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus; other inorganic compounds n.e.c. (including distilled, conductivity water and water of like purity); liquid air, rare gases removed or not; compressed air; amalgams, not precious metal amalgams.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphide exported by Israel?
Israel exported phosphide worth $100.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 141 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphide from Israel?
Italy was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $576.62 per kg in 2024, 18033% above the world average of $3.18 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 phosphide from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $100.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import phosphide?
Yes. Israel imported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Turkey. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $93.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphide?
The HS code for phosphide is heading 2853. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2853.90 (100% of the value) and 2853.10 (0%). 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 2853 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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