Rope and cordage imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $11.5 million of rope and cordage in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.5 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 | $11.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 3.5K t |
Where Israel imports rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Hungary (13%), Vietnam (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 23% |
| Hungary | $1.6M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 12% |
| United States | $1.2M | 11% |
| Portugal | $705K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $633K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $533K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $513K | 4.4% |
| France | $338K | 2.9% |
| India | $287K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 5607
| 5607.50 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated… | 29% |
| 5607.41 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene | 27% |
| 5607.49 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or… | 27% |
| 5607.90 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed… | 11% |
| 5607.29 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided… | 5.6% |
| 5607.21 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, close to the world average of $3.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rope and cordage exports from Israel
Exports of rope and cordage by Israel reached $1.5 million in 2024 (288 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (47%), Canada (10%), Japan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $678K | 47% |
| Canada | $149K | 10% |
| Japan | $107K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $92K | 6.3% |
| Cyprus | $65K | 4.5% |
| China | $42K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 2.7% |
| India | $37K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $31K | 2.1% |
| Jordan | $27K | 1.9% |
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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Israel?
Israel imported rope and cordage worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cordage to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Hungary (13%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.94 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 rope and cordage to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $15.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export rope and cordage?
Yes. Israel exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Japan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
The HS code for rope and cordage is heading 5607. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5607.50 (29% of the value) and 5607.41 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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