Pigment dispersion imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pigment dispersion by Israel reached $7.7 million in 2024 (730 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.1 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 | $7.7M | 730 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 671 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 883 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 896 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 716 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 763 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 844 t |
Where Israel imports pigment dispersion from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), Netherlands (22%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 23% |
| Italy | $912K | 12% |
| Turkey | $447K | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $350K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $342K | 4.5% |
| France | $202K | 2.6% |
| China | $185K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $124K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3212
| 3212.90 | Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils | 84% |
| 3212.10 | Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, stamping foils | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.48 per kg, close to the world average of $10.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pigment dispersion exports from Israel
Israel exported $862 thousand of pigment dispersion in 2024 (45 tonnes). Most of it went to Czech Republic (24%), China (18%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+738% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $209K | 24% |
| China | $159K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 15% |
| United States | $124K | 14% |
| Germany | $104K | 12% |
| South Korea | $22K | 2.6% |
| France | $17K | 1.9% |
| Russia | $15K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $13K | 1.5% |
| India | $12K | 1.4% |
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 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment dispersion imported by Israel?
Israel imported pigment dispersion worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 730 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment dispersion to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment dispersion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.25 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 pigment dispersion to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $11.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export pigment dispersion?
Yes. Israel exported $862 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment dispersion?
The HS code for pigment dispersion is heading 3212. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3212.90 (84% of the value) and 3212.10 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3212 page.
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