Potassium hydroxide imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium hydroxide by Israel reached $53.4 million in 2024 (41.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $98.6 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 | $53.4M | 41.9K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 32.8K t |
| 2022 | $98.6M | 60.2K t |
| 2021 | $62.6M | 66.5K t |
| 2020 | $39.1M | 40.9K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 50.3K t |
| 2018 | $34.2M | 46.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 33.6K t |
Where Israel imports potassium hydroxide from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $42.6M | 80% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 9.5% |
| United States | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $609K | 1.1% |
| China | $576K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $205K | 0.4% |
| France | $162K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $24K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 63% above the world average of $0.78. 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.
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The shipment records behind Israel potassium hydroxide imports (HS 2815.20): 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 2815.20: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
Common questions
What is the value of potassium hydroxide imported by Israel?
Israel imported potassium hydroxide worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 179 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium hydroxide to Israel?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($42.6 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium hydroxide to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2022 at $98.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium hydroxide?
The HS code for potassium hydroxide is subheading 2815.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2815 page.
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