Pile fabric imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $9.8 million of pile fabric in 2024 (649 tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.8M | 649 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 435 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 543 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 583 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 556 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 486 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 540 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 617 t |
Where Israel imports pile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 79% |
| Italy | $505K | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $407K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $322K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $315K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $132K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $103K | 1.1% |
| France | $44K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $31K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.33 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, other weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 54% |
| 5801.36 | Fabrics: chenille, of man-made fibres, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 25% |
| 5801.37 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 8.8% |
| 5801.27 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 6.2% |
| 5801.90 | Fabrics: woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 2.6% |
| 5801.10 | Fabrics: woven pile, of wool or fine animal hair, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 2% |
| 5801.32 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 0.5% |
| 5801.31 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, uncut weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.04 per kg, 89% above the world average of $7.96. 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.
Pile fabric exports from Israel
Exports of pile fabric by Israel reached $222 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $160K | 72% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 11% |
| United States | $11K | 5% |
| India | $7K | 3.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $7K | 3% |
| Canada | $4K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $3K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $3K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 1.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.5% |
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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Israel?
Israel imported pile fabric worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 649 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Italy (5%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.04 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $7.96 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 pile fabric to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export pile fabric?
Yes. Israel exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5801.33 (54% of the value) and 5801.36 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
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