Polystyrene resin imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported polystyrene resin worth $29.2 million (19.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $54.0 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 | $29.2M | 19.3K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 19.0K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $30.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $32.2M | 22.9K t |
| 2018 | $48.0M | 28.8K t |
| 2017 | $54.0M | 35.0K t |
Where Israel imports polystyrene resin from
One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $15.7M | 54% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 11% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 10% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Jordan | $834K | 2.9% |
| India | $811K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $743K | 2.6% |
| France | $630K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $284K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polystyrene resin exports from Israel
Israel exported $2.7 million of polystyrene resin in 2024 (764 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 70% |
| Belarus | $604K | 23% |
| France | $67K | 2.5% |
| Russia | $49K | 1.8% |
| Ecuador | $34K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $20K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.4% |
| United States | $9K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Djibouti | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel polystyrene resin imports (HS 3903.19): 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 3903.19: Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene resin imported by Israel?
Israel imported polystyrene resin worth $29.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene resin to Israel?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Singapore (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene resin to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.0 million in 2017 to $29.2 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $54.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export polystyrene resin?
Yes. Israel exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Belarus and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $26.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene resin?
The HS code for polystyrene resin is subheading 3903.19. 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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