Silicate imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $3.1 million of silicate in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 7.6K t |
Where Israel imports silicate from
Most of the value came from Spain (22%), United States (18%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $681K | 22% |
| United States | $550K | 18% |
| China | $468K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $359K | 11% |
| Greece | $180K | 5.7% |
| Singapore | $178K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $171K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $105K | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $103K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $98K | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 2839
| 2839.19 | Silicates: of sodium (excluding sodium metasilicates) | 61% |
| 2839.90 | Silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium | 27% |
| 2839.11 | Silicates: sodium metasilicates | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2839.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
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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 2839: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates.
Common questions
What is the value of silicate imported by Israel?
Israel imported silicate worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicate to Israel?
Spain was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($681 thousand), followed by the United States (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.53 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 silicate to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for silicate?
The HS code for silicate is heading 2839. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2839.19 (61% of the value) and 2839.90 (27%). 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 2839 page.
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