Plastic film exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported plastic film worth $115.0 million (22.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2023 | $104.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $131.1M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $111.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $99.6M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $101.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $113.4M | 24.5K t |
| 2017 | $110.1M | 23.2K t |
Where Israel exports plastic film to
The largest buyer markets were United States (40%), Ukraine (9%), France (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45.9M | 40% |
| Ukraine | $10.4M | 9% |
| France | $6.9M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $5.9M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $5.0M | 4.4% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $2.8M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $2.5M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular | 58% |
| 3921.12 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular | 31% |
| 3921.19 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular | 8.9% |
| 3921.13 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular | 1.5% |
| 3921.11 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular | 0.4% |
| 3921.14 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of regenerated cellulose, cellular | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, close to the world average of $4.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic film imports to Israel
Israel imported $104.5 million of plastic film in 2024 (19.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (19%), India (16%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.1M | 19% |
| India | $16.4M | 16% |
| Italy | $11.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 10% |
| United States | $7.3M | 7% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 2.3% |
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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film exported by Israel?
Israel exported plastic film worth $115.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic film from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by Ukraine (9%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 82 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $4.76 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 exports of plastic film from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $110.1 million in 2017 to $115.0 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $131.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import plastic film?
Yes. Israel imported $104.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Italy. That compares with exports of $115.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (58% of the value) and 3921.12 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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