Plant fiber imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $3.1 million of plant fiber in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $3.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 5.4K t |
Where Israel imports plant fiber from
India alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 86% |
| Sri Lanka | $275K | 9% |
| Spain | $83K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $39K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $11K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5305: Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of plant fiber imported by Israel?
Israel imported plant fiber worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant fiber to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Sri Lanka (9%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.46 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 plant fiber to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for plant fiber?
The HS code for plant fiber is heading 5305. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5305.00. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5305 page.
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