Putty imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $92.5 million of putty in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $92.5M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $87.9M | 27.9K t |
| 2022 | $96.5M | 31.6K t |
| 2021 | $79.7M | 31.4K t |
| 2020 | $65.5M | 28.0K t |
| 2019 | $60.3M | 30.6K t |
| 2018 | $58.6M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $53.8M | 22.9K t |
Where Israel imports putty from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Germany (15%), Netherlands (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $13.6M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 14% |
| Greece | $12.4M | 13% |
| United States | $10.2M | 11% |
| Belgium | $5.3M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 3.6% |
| Romania | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.10 | Mastics: painters' fillings | 87% |
| 3214.90 | Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214 | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.47 per kg, 120% above the world average of $1.58. 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.
Putty exports from Israel
Exports of putty by Israel reached $3.6 million in 2024 (820 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (23%), Netherlands (12%), Spain (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $824K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $423K | 12% |
| Spain | $281K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $265K | 7.4% |
| China | $232K | 6.4% |
| Thailand | $230K | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $119K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $115K | 3.2% |
| Cyprus | $107K | 3% |
| India | $99K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Israel?
Israel imported putty worth $92.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.47 per kg in 2024, 120% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of putty to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.8 million in 2017 to $92.5 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $96.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export putty?
Yes. Israel exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Spain. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $88.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3214.10 (87% of the value) and 3214.90 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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