Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $45.4 million (38.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $45.4M | 38.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 25.0K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 26.5K t |
| 2019 | $50.0M | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $46.1M | 29.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 4.9K t |
Where Israel imports polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.7M | 59% |
| India | $6.3M | 14% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $579K | 1.3% |
| Jordan | $500K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $297K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) exports from Israel
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) by Israel reached $6.7 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (45%), Belgium (18%), Germany (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.0M | 45% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 17% |
| Greece | $478K | 7.2% |
| Ecuador | $353K | 5.3% |
| Slovenia | $190K | 2.9% |
| United States | $85K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $75K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $55K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imports (HS 3907.69): 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 3907.69: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) imported by Israel?
Israel imported polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) worth $45.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by India (14%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $45.4 million in 2024, an increase of 659%. The peak was 2019 at $50.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
Yes. Israel exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Belgium and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) is subheading 3907.69. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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