Pure benzene exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported pure benzene worth $126.8 million (129.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 48% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126.8M | 129.2K t |
| 2023 | $85.7M | 86.5K t |
| 2022 | $129.8M | 114.4K t |
| 2021 | $113.8M | 114.4K t |
| 2020 | $55.2M | 114.2K t |
| 2019 | $89.0M | 130.6K t |
| 2018 | $134.6M | 152.4K t |
| 2017 | $83.1M | 111.9K t |
Where Israel exports pure benzene to
Most of it went to Italy (47%), Spain (26%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $59.5M | 47% |
| Spain | $33.4M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $17.4M | 14% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 4.3% |
| United States | $5.5M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel pure benzene exports (HS 2902.20): 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 2902.20: Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure benzene exported by Israel?
Israel exported pure benzene worth $126.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 65 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure benzene from Israel?
Italy was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($59.5 million), followed by Spain (26%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure benzene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure benzene from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $83.1 million in 2017 to $126.8 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2018 at $134.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure benzene?
The HS code for pure benzene is subheading 2902.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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