Photography chemical imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of photography chemical by Israel reached $48.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $88.3 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 | $48.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $54.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $88.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $70.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $76.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $46.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $39.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports photography chemical from
Most of the value came from United States (49%), Belgium (27%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.8M | 49% |
| Belgium | $13.3M | 27% |
| Japan | $6.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $797K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $769K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $311K | 0.6% |
| China | $295K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $214K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $197K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3707
| 3707.90 | Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for… | 88% |
| 3707.10 | Photographic goods: sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.31 per kg, close to the world average of $27.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Photography chemical exports from Israel
Israel exported $898 thousand of photography chemical in 2024 (45 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (49%), Chile (30%), Malawi (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $443K | 49% |
| Chile | $274K | 31% |
| Malawi | $39K | 4.4% |
| France | $29K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $20K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $17K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 1.3% |
| Peru | $10K | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $9K | 1% |
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 3707: Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of photography chemical imported by Israel?
Israel imported photography chemical worth $48.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply photography chemical to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($23.8 million), followed by Belgium (27%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of photography chemical per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.31 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $27.04 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 photography chemical to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.1 million in 2017 to $48.5 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $88.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export photography chemical?
Yes. Israel exported $898 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Chile and Malawi. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for photography chemical?
The HS code for photography chemical is heading 3707. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3707.90 (88% of the value) and 3707.10 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3707 page.
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