Plastic waste (other) exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic waste (other) by Israel reached $4.8 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.1 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 | $4.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 18.2K t |
Where Israel exports plastic waste (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Greece (25%), India (20%), Turkey (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.2M | 25% |
| India | $956K | 20% |
| Turkey | $815K | 17% |
| Spain | $521K | 11% |
| Vietnam | $401K | 8.4% |
| Romania | $259K | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $162K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $122K | 2.5% |
| Slovenia | $112K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic waste (other) imports to Israel
Imports of plastic waste (other) by Israel reached $2.1 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), United States (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $997K | 47% |
| United States | $389K | 18% |
| Italy | $201K | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 5% |
| Spain | $85K | 4% |
| Brazil | $74K | 3.5% |
| Nigeria | $62K | 2.9% |
| France | $43K | 2% |
| Chile | $42K | 2% |
| Uganda | $33K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel plastic waste (other) exports (HS 3915.90): 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 3915.90: Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste (other) exported by Israel?
Israel exported plastic waste (other) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic waste (other) from Israel?
Greece was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (20%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic waste (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic waste (other) from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Israel also import plastic waste (other)?
Yes. Israel imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the United States and Italy. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste (other)?
The HS code for plastic waste (other) is subheading 3915.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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