PVC imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pvc by Israel reached $64.0 million in 2024 (58.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $116.5 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 | $64.0M | 58.2K t |
| 2023 | $69.9M | 60.1K t |
| 2022 | $109.6M | 71.3K t |
| 2021 | $116.5M | 68.2K t |
| 2020 | $66.5M | 64.1K t |
| 2019 | $59.3M | 59.2K t |
| 2018 | $60.8M | 55.3K t |
| 2017 | $68.3M | 66.5K t |
Where Israel imports pvc from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (35%), United States (34%), Sweden (5%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $22.4M | 35% |
| United States | $21.9M | 34% |
| Sweden | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 3.4% |
| France | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $835K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms | 81% |
| 3904.69 | Halogenated olefin polymers: fluoro-polymers (other than polytetrafluoroethylene), in primary forms | 8.1% |
| 3904.22 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances | 4% |
| 3904.61 | Halogenated olefin polymers: fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary forms | 3.1% |
| 3904.21 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances | 2.9% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinyl chloride copolymers, in primary forms n.e.c. in heading no. 3904 | 0.6% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, in primary forms | 0.2% |
| 3904.90 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3904 | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
PVC exports from Israel
Exports of pvc by Israel reached $8.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (42%), United States (23%), Belgium (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 43% |
| United States | $2.1M | 23% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 12% |
| Japan | $369K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $296K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $211K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $210K | 2.4% |
| India | $161K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $158K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $118K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Israel?
Israel imported pvc worth $64.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Israel?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by the United States (34%) and Sweden (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.25 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 pvc to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.3 million in 2017 to $64.0 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $116.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export pvc?
Yes. Israel exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $55.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (81% of the value) and 3904.69 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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