Potassium nitrate imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $6.0 million of potassium nitrate in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.2 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 | $6.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 27.4K t |
Where Israel imports potassium nitrate from
Belgium alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.3M | 89% |
| Netherlands | $408K | 6.8% |
| United States | $159K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $74K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.4% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.94. 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.
Potassium nitrate exports from Israel
Exports of potassium nitrate by Israel reached $150.3 million in 2024 (167.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. The largest buyer markets were Spain (25%), Netherlands (20%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $37.4M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $30.2M | 20% |
| Italy | $22.5M | 15% |
| Greece | $11.1M | 7.4% |
| Morocco | $10.8M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $9.1M | 6.1% |
| France | $6.9M | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel potassium nitrate imports (HS 2834.21): 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 2834.21: Nitrates: of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium nitrate imported by Israel?
Israel imported potassium nitrate worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium nitrate to Israel?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (7%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 475% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium nitrate to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2017 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Israel also export potassium nitrate?
Yes. Israel exported $150.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the Netherlands and Italy. That compares with imports of $6.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for potassium nitrate?
The HS code for potassium nitrate is subheading 2834.21. 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 2834 page.
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