Polyethylene terephthalate film imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $48.3 million (15.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 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 | $48.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $57.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $54.2M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $48.4M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $40.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $35.2M | 14.7K t |
Where Israel imports polyethylene terephthalate film from
Most of the value came from United States (21%), India (18%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+960% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.0M | 21% |
| India | $8.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 9.7% |
| China | $3.6M | 7.5% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $2.7M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| Greece | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $889K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate film exports from Israel
Israel exported $35.0 million of polyethylene terephthalate film in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (34%), China (11%), Belgium (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.8M | 34% |
| China | $3.8M | 11% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 11% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4% |
| Italy | $893K | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $745K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $733K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $705K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel polyethylene terephthalate film imports (HS 3920.62): 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 3920.62: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate film imported by Israel?
Israel imported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $48.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate film to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by India (18%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate film to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.2 million in 2017 to $48.3 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $57.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.8 million a year.
Does Israel also export polyethylene terephthalate film?
Yes. Israel exported $35.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film is subheading 3920.62. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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