Plant-derived thickeners imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $8.5 million of plant-derived thickeners in 2024 (867 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $8.5M | 867 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 652 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 734 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 699 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 697 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 652 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 612 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 644 t |
Where Israel imports plant-derived thickeners from
Most of the value came from Spain (26%), Denmark (24%), Brazil (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.2M | 26% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 24% |
| Brazil | $923K | 11% |
| Germany | $775K | 9.1% |
| Norway | $581K | 6.8% |
| United States | $406K | 4.8% |
| Philippines | $371K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $239K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $187K | 2.2% |
| Chile | $149K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.82 per kg, close to the world average of $8.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant-derived thickeners exports from Israel
Exports of plant-derived thickeners by Israel reached $430 thousand in 2024 (41 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $283K | 66% |
| Spain | $74K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 5.4% |
| Australia | $19K | 4.3% |
| India | $14K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $6K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $2K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel plant-derived thickeners imports (HS 1302.39): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1302.39: Mucilages and thickeners: whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3.
Common questions
What is the value of plant-derived thickeners imported by Israel?
Israel imported plant-derived thickeners worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 867 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant-derived thickeners to Israel?
Spain was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Denmark (24%) and Brazil (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant-derived thickeners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.82 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $8.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plant-derived thickeners to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Israel also export plant-derived thickeners?
Yes. Israel exported $430 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Spain and Hong Kong. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant-derived thickeners?
The HS code for plant-derived thickeners is subheading 1302.39. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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