Plastic rope and cordage imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $3.1 million of plastic rope and cordage in 2024 (969 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.1 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 | 969 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 913 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 904 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 804 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 803 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 978 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
Where Israel imports plastic rope and cordage from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Portugal (15%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $804K | 26% |
| Portugal | $472K | 15% |
| Turkey | $415K | 14% |
| Hungary | $377K | 12% |
| Italy | $216K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $170K | 5.6% |
| France | $110K | 3.6% |
| United States | $81K | 2.6% |
| India | $58K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, close to the world average of $3.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic rope and cordage exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported plastic rope and cordage worth $333 thousand (39 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (28%), Japan (19%), China (12%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $92K | 28% |
| Japan | $63K | 19% |
| China | $40K | 12% |
| India | $32K | 9.6% |
| Spain | $30K | 9% |
| Cyprus | $26K | 7.8% |
| France | $13K | 4% |
| Mauritius | $10K | 3% |
| Mexico | $8K | 2.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel plastic rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by Israel?
Israel imported plastic rope and cordage worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 969 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($804 thousand), followed by Portugal (15%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 991% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic rope and cordage to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Israel also export plastic rope and cordage?
Yes. Israel exported $333 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Japan and China. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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