Sulfate imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported sulfate worth $17.0 million (29.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $26.0 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 | $17.0M | 29.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 29.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.0M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 38.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 37.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 29.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 31.4K t |
Where Israel imports sulfate from
The largest suppliers were United States (48%), Spain (9%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.1M | 48% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 9% |
| China | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $931K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $679K | 4% |
| Italy | $597K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $591K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $560K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $464K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $421K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.29 | Sulphates: n.e.c. in item no. 2833.2 | 41% |
| 2833.25 | Sulphates: of copper | 28% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulphates: disodium sulphate | 12% |
| 2833.21 | Sulphates: of magnesium | 9.6% |
| 2833.22 | Sulphates: of aluminium | 4.2% |
| 2833.24 | Sulphates: of nickel | 2% |
| 2833.27 | Sulphates: of barium | 1.9% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulphates: other than disodium sulphate | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.46. 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.
Sulfate exports from Israel
Exports of sulfate by Israel reached $289 thousand in 2024 (607 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (23%), Nigeria (22%), Australia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $67K | 23% |
| Nigeria | $64K | 22% |
| Australia | $40K | 14% |
| North Macedonia | $33K | 12% |
| Thailand | $22K | 7.7% |
| France | $15K | 5.1% |
| United States | $14K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $10K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $8K | 2.7% |
| Djibouti | $6K | 2.1% |
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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Israel?
Israel imported sulfate worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Spain (9%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.46 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 sulfate to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $26.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export sulfate?
Yes. Israel exported $289 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Nigeria and Australia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2833.29 (41% of the value) and 2833.25 (28%). 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 2833 page.
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