Polyurethane foam sheet imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported polyurethane foam sheet worth $7.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.1 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 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Israel imports polyurethane foam sheet from
Most of the value came from United States (19%), Austria (15%), Spain (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 19% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 15% |
| Spain | $899K | 12% |
| Germany | $841K | 11% |
| Turkey | $625K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $549K | 7.4% |
| China | $486K | 6.5% |
| Ireland | $437K | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $221K | 3% |
| Belgium | $154K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.98 per kg, close to the world average of $5.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane foam sheet exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported polyurethane foam sheet worth $1.8 million (215 tonnes). United States alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $900K | 51% |
| South Africa | $240K | 14% |
| Germany | $113K | 6.4% |
| New Zealand | $97K | 5.5% |
| China | $80K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $39K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $33K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $32K | 1.8% |
| Argentina | $24K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel polyurethane foam sheet imports (HS 3921.13): 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 3921.13: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane foam sheet imported by Israel?
Israel imported polyurethane foam sheet worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane foam sheet to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Austria (15%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane foam sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.98 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $5.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyurethane foam sheet to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Israel also export polyurethane foam sheet?
Yes. Israel exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Africa and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane foam sheet?
The HS code for polyurethane foam sheet is subheading 3921.13. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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