Polyethylene imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene by Israel reached $502.5 million in 2024 (339.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $714.6 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 | $502.5M | 339.8K t |
| 2023 | $449.4M | 320.1K t |
| 2022 | $714.6M | 384.1K t |
| 2021 | $614.0M | 359.2K t |
| 2020 | $471.3M | 377.9K t |
| 2019 | $435.0M | 334.8K t |
| 2018 | $455.5M | 295.6K t |
| 2017 | $531.6M | 362.2K t |
Where Israel imports polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were United States (29%), Belgium (23%), Jordan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $145.5M | 29% |
| Belgium | $117.8M | 23% |
| Jordan | $47.9M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $35.9M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27.8M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $21.7M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $21.4M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $17.6M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11.0M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $7.9M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.20 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | 42% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 33% |
| 3901.10 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 19% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901 | 4.4% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.22. 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.
Polyethylene exports from Israel
Exports of polyethylene by Israel reached $265.0 million in 2024 (138.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Brazil (14%), United States (11%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $36.1M | 14% |
| United States | $28.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $25.1M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $23.0M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21.0M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $13.5M | 5.1% |
| Russia | $12.7M | 4.8% |
| Argentina | $10.3M | 3.9% |
| France | $10.1M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $8.4M | 3.2% |
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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Israel?
Israel imported polyethylene worth $502.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 339.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($145.5 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and Jordan (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $1.22 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 polyethylene to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $531.6 million in 2017 to $502.5 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $714.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export polyethylene?
Yes. Israel exported $265.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, the United States and Italy. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $237.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3901.20 (42% of the value) and 3901.40 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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