Sodium and potassium bromide exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sodium and potassium bromide by Israel reached $45.2 million in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $76.4M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $80.0M | 27.4K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $49.1M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $75.0M | 27.3K t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $44.5M | 19.3K t |
Where Israel exports sodium and potassium bromide to
Most of it went to United States (35%), United Arab Emirates (10%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.9M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 9.7% |
| China | $3.4M | 7.5% |
| Norway | $3.1M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 37% above the world average of $2.01. 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.
Sodium and potassium bromide imports to Israel
Imports of sodium and potassium bromide by Israel reached $341 thousand in 2024 (108 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $232K | 68% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 28% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.7% |
| United States | $1K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel sodium and potassium bromide exports (HS 2827.51): 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 2827.51: Bromides: of sodium or of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium and potassium bromide exported by Israel?
Israel exported sodium and potassium bromide worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 71 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium and potassium bromide from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium and potassium bromide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $2.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sodium and potassium bromide from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44.5 million in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $80.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.1 million a year.
Does Israel also import sodium and potassium bromide?
Yes. Israel imported $341 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium and potassium bromide?
The HS code for sodium and potassium bromide is subheading 2827.51. 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 2827 page.
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