Polyvinyl alcohol imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported polyvinyl alcohol worth $2.1 million (911 tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.6 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 | $2.1M | 911 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 931 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 637 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 786 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 916 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 867 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 717 t |
Where Israel imports polyvinyl alcohol from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), Taiwan (16%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $647K | 30% |
| Taiwan | $342K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $337K | 16% |
| Italy | $289K | 14% |
| Spain | $273K | 13% |
| United States | $139K | 6.6% |
| China | $67K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, close to the world average of $2.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl alcohol exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported polyvinyl alcohol worth $461 thousand (185 tonnes). South Korea alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $238K | 52% |
| Vietnam | $66K | 14% |
| United States | $34K | 7.4% |
| India | $30K | 6.5% |
| Serbia | $27K | 6% |
| Spain | $23K | 4.9% |
| El Salvador | $15K | 3.3% |
| Ecuador | $6K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel polyvinyl alcohol imports (HS 3905.30): 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 3905.30: Poly(vinyl alcohol): whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl alcohol imported by Israel?
Israel imported polyvinyl alcohol worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 911 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl alcohol to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($647 thousand), followed by Taiwan (16%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl alcohol to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Israel also export polyvinyl alcohol?
Yes. Israel exported $461 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Vietnam and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl alcohol?
The HS code for polyvinyl alcohol is subheading 3905.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3905 page.
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