Polyethylene bags imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene bags by Israel reached $53.0 million in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $69.9 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 | $53.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2023 | $60.1M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $69.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $48.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $43.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2017 | $41.1M | 17.5K t |
Where Israel imports polyethylene bags from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Turkey (27%), Romania (6%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 29% |
| Turkey | $14.5M | 27% |
| Romania | $3.1M | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $3.0M | 5.7% |
| United States | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene bags exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported polyethylene bags worth $32.6 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (29%), Greece (11%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+688% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.6M | 29% |
| Greece | $3.6M | 11% |
| United States | $3.0M | 9.1% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 8.7% |
| France | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Guatemala | $1.0M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel polyethylene bags imports (HS 3923.21): 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 3923.21: Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene bags imported by Israel?
Israel imported polyethylene bags worth $53.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene bags to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and Romania (6%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene bags to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.1 million in 2017 to $53.0 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $69.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.3 million a year.
Does Israel also export polyethylene bags?
Yes. Israel exported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Greece and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene bags?
The HS code for polyethylene bags is subheading 3923.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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