Plastic sheet exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $461.9 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (121.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $585.1 million.
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 | $461.9M | 121.9K t |
| 2023 | $461.9M | 111.4K t |
| 2022 | $585.1M | 144.1K t |
| 2021 | $577.0M | 148.4K t |
| 2020 | $503.4M | 133.1K t |
| 2019 | $500.2M | 132.7K t |
| 2018 | $530.7M | 131.1K t |
| 2017 | $549.5M | 131.9K t |
Where Israel exports plastic sheet to
The largest buyer markets were United States (29%), United Kingdom (8%), Brazil (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $132.9M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $38.4M | 8.3% |
| Brazil | $33.1M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $23.4M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $20.8M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $20.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $14.7M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $13.5M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $11.4M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 31% |
| 3920.99 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced… | 17% |
| 3920.61 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 14% |
| 3920.62 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated… | 7.6% |
| 3920.20 | Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported… | 7.2% |
| 3920.49 | Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive)… | 6.1% |
| 3920.51 | Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced… | 6% |
| 3920.91 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or… | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, close to the world average of $3.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic sheet imports to Israel
Imports of plastic sheet by Israel reached $267.6 million in 2024 (75.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (16%), India (11%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.9M | 16% |
| India | $28.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $25.2M | 9.4% |
| United States | $22.3M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $20.9M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $20.6M | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $9.0M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $8.9M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8.8M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $8.5M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet exported by Israel?
Israel exported plastic sheet worth $461.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic sheet from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($132.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 101 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.44 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 sheet from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $549.5 million in 2017 to $461.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $585.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import plastic sheet?
Yes. Israel imported $267.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $194.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (31% of the value) and 3920.99 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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