Soda ash imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported soda ash worth $6.7 million (22.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.4 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 | $6.7M | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 24.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 34.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 33.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 35.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 49.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 56.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 66.0K t |
Where Israel imports soda ash from
One supplier dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $4.9M | 74% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 20% |
| France | $245K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $71K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.6% |
| India | $23K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
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 soda ash imports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash imported by Israel?
Israel imported soda ash worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply soda ash to Israel?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soda ash to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2017 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. 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 2836 page.
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