Plastic spectacle frames imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic spectacle frames by Israel reached $12.7 million in 2024 (677 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.7M | 677 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 493 t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 43 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 50 t |
Where Israel imports plastic spectacle frames from
The largest suppliers were Italy (45%), China (28%), Netherlands (4%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.7M | 45% |
| China | $3.5M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $464K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $420K | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $341K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $321K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $291K | 2.3% |
| France | $288K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $226K | 1.8% |
| United States | $194K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.70 per kg, 90% below the world average of $190.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic spectacle frames exports from Israel
Exports of plastic spectacle frames by Israel reached $538 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (42%), United States (14%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $226K | 42% |
| United States | $76K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $75K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 8% |
| Ireland | $28K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $13K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $13K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $8K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $6K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel plastic spectacle frames imports (HS 9003.11): 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 9003.11: Frames and mountings: for spectacles, goggles or the like, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spectacle frames imported by Israel?
Israel imported plastic spectacle frames worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 677 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic spectacle frames to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (28%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic spectacle frames per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.70 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $190.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic spectacle frames to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Israel also export plastic spectacle frames?
Yes. Israel exported $538 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic spectacle frames?
The HS code for plastic spectacle frames is subheading 9003.11. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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