Plastic building material imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $115.8 million of plastic building material in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $115.8M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $114.8M | 21.7K t |
| 2022 | $133.7M | 25.7K t |
| 2021 | $122.1M | 28.7K t |
| 2020 | $70.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $62.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $43.7M | 9.2K t |
Where Israel imports plastic building material from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.9M | 73% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 3% |
| United States | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.20 | Plastics: builders' ware, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | 49% |
| 3925.90 | Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925 | 43% |
| 3925.10 | Plastics: builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres | 4.9% |
| 3925.30 | Plastics: builders' ware, shutters, blinds (including venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 23% above the world average of $4.05. 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.
Plastic building material exports from Israel
Israel exported $41.7 million of plastic building material in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), Germany (14%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 14% |
| France | $5.9M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $896K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $888K | 2.1% |
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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Israel?
Israel imported plastic building material worth $115.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($84.9 million), followed by Italy (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $4.05 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 plastic building material to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.7 million in 2017 to $115.8 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2022 at $133.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export plastic building material?
Yes. Israel exported $41.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $74.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3925.20 (49% of the value) and 3925.90 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
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