Polystyrene imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported polystyrene worth $88.8 million (51.3 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $143.5 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 | $88.8M | 51.3K t |
| 2023 | $86.1M | 50.8K t |
| 2022 | $143.5M | 60.8K t |
| 2021 | $134.0M | 60.4K t |
| 2020 | $84.1M | 61.7K t |
| 2019 | $88.8M | 57.4K t |
| 2018 | $114.7M | 62.5K t |
| 2017 | $110.6M | 65.9K t |
Where Israel imports polystyrene from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (26%), South Korea (20%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $23.3M | 26% |
| South Korea | $17.9M | 20% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 11% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 7.4% |
| Hong Kong | $6.4M | 7.2% |
| Greece | $5.8M | 6.5% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 3.8% |
| China | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| United States | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms | 33% |
| 3903.11 | Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary forms | 27% |
| 3903.30 | Styrene polymers: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms | 22% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3903 | 16% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene polymers: styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polystyrene exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported polystyrene worth $33.0 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (18%), United States (15%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.1M | 18% |
| United States | $5.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 7.5% |
| France | $2.3M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 6.7% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Israel?
Israel imported polystyrene worth $88.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Israel?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by South Korea (20%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.69 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of polystyrene to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $110.6 million in 2017 to $88.8 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $143.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export polystyrene?
Yes. Israel exported $33.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Italy. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $55.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (33% of the value) and 3903.11 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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