Polyurethane imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported polyurethane worth $48.1 million (15.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 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 | $48.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $50.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $59.6M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $50.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2020 | $42.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $38.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $43.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.4M | 15.4K t |
Where Israel imports polyurethane from
The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), United States (13%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.4M | 26% |
| United States | $6.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 13% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 8.5% |
| Greece | $3.6M | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.50 | Polyurethanes: in primary forms | 63% |
| 3909.31 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 19% |
| 3909.40 | Phenolic resins: in primary forms | 11% |
| 3909.20 | Amino-resins: melamine resins, in primary forms | 3.6% |
| 3909.10 | Amino-resins: urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms | 2% |
| 3909.39 | Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, other than poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 54% above the world average of $2.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported polyurethane worth $1.5 million (608 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (39%), United States (13%), Jordan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $563K | 39% |
| United States | $194K | 13% |
| Jordan | $128K | 8.8% |
| Vietnam | $103K | 7.1% |
| Greece | $69K | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $59K | 4.1% |
| Cyprus | $54K | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $42K | 2.9% |
| France | $37K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $37K | 2.5% |
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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Israel?
Israel imported polyurethane worth $48.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $2.07 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 polyurethane to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.4 million in 2017 to $48.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $59.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export polyurethane?
Yes. Israel exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Jordan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $46.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3909.50 (63% of the value) and 3909.31 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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