Polyethylene scrap exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyethylene scrap by Israel reached $6.0 million in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $6.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 7.3K t |
Where Israel exports polyethylene scrap to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 64% |
| Turkey | $810K | 14% |
| Vietnam | $468K | 7.8% |
| Spain | $329K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $207K | 3.5% |
| Greece | $166K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $62K | 1% |
| Singapore | $47K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $44K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $23K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene scrap imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported polyethylene scrap worth $686 thousand (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Romania (44%), Germany (22%), Tanzania (21%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $302K | 44% |
| Germany | $151K | 22% |
| Tanzania | $145K | 21% |
| Jordan | $50K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 5% |
| Lithuania | $4K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel polyethylene scrap exports (HS 3915.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3915.10: Ethylene polymers: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene scrap exported by Israel?
Israel exported polyethylene scrap worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene scrap from Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene scrap from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2023 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Israel also import polyethylene scrap?
Yes. Israel imported $686 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Romania, Germany and Tanzania. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene scrap?
The HS code for polyethylene scrap is subheading 3915.10. 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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