Polycarboxylic acid imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $35.9 million of polycarboxylic acid in 2024 (19.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $65.0 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 | $35.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $53.2M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $44.9M | 30.0K t |
| 2018 | $65.0M | 37.0K t |
| 2017 | $64.6M | 38.8K t |
Where Israel imports polycarboxylic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.6M | 55% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| United States | $895K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $791K | 2.2% |
| India | $569K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $484K | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $367K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.12 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: adipic acid, its salts and esters | 65% |
| 2917.33 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dinonyl or didecyl orthophthalates | 16% |
| 2917.19 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.1 | 7.8% |
| 2917.39 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3 | 5.8% |
| 2917.13 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters | 1.9% |
| 2917.14 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: maleic anhydride | 1.3% |
| 2917.34 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: other esters of orthophthalic acids | 0.9% |
| 2917.20 | Acids: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and derivatives | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 66% above the world average of $1.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polycarboxylic acid exports from Israel
Exports of polycarboxylic acid by Israel reached $33.9 million in 2024 (26.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Poland (21%), Turkey (21%), United States (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $7.2M | 21% |
| Turkey | $7.2M | 21% |
| United States | $6.6M | 19% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $2.0M | 5.8% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Colombia | $994K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $817K | 2.4% |
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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Israel?
Israel imported polycarboxylic acid worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $1.11 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 imports of polycarboxylic acid to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.6 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $65.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export polycarboxylic acid?
Yes. Israel exported $33.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Turkey and the United States. That compares with imports of $35.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2917.12 (64% of the value) and 2917.33 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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