Polyethylene glycol wax imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported polyethylene glycol wax worth $2.2 million (884 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 884 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 899 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 865 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 727 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 459 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 426 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 521 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 742 t |
Where Israel imports polyethylene glycol wax from
The largest suppliers were United States (37%), Switzerland (22%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $798K | 37% |
| Switzerland | $472K | 22% |
| India | $350K | 16% |
| China | $307K | 14% |
| Germany | $120K | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $59K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $28K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 58% above the world average of $1.56. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel polyethylene glycol wax imports (HS 3404.20): 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 3404.20: Waxes: artificial and prepared, of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol).
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene glycol wax imported by Israel?
Israel imported polyethylene glycol wax worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 884 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene glycol wax to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($798 thousand), followed by Switzerland (22%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene glycol wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $1.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene glycol wax to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene glycol wax?
The HS code for polyethylene glycol wax is subheading 3404.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3404 page.
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