Plastic waste exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic waste by Israel reached $11.3 million in 2024 (27.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.1 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 | $11.3M | 27.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 27.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 39.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 28.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 23.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 26.4K t |
Where Israel exports plastic waste to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (35%), Turkey (15%), Greece (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 35% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 15% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 11% |
| India | $961K | 8.5% |
| Vietnam | $869K | 7.7% |
| Romania | $311K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $255K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $184K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $139K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3915
| 3915.10 | Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 53% |
| 3915.90 | Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap | 42% |
| 3915.20 | Styrene polymers: waste, parings and scrap | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3915.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic waste imports to Israel
Israel imported $3.0 million of plastic waste in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (33%), United States (15%), Romania (10%). Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $997K | 33% |
| United States | $456K | 15% |
| Romania | $302K | 10% |
| Germany | $295K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $201K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 5.6% |
| Tanzania | $145K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $85K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $74K | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | $62K | 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 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste exported by Israel?
Israel exported plastic waste worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic waste from Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Greece (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.42 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 waste from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import plastic waste?
Yes. Israel imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the United States and Romania. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste?
The HS code for plastic waste is heading 3915. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3915.10 (53% of the value) and 3915.90 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
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