Synthetic staple fiber (other) imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic staple fiber (other) by Israel reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.0 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 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 3.1K t |
Where Israel imports synthetic staple fiber (other) from
One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 65% |
| South Korea | $940K | 25% |
| United States | $190K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $101K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $18K | 0.5% |
| China | $16K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, close to the world average of $2.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic staple fiber (other) exports from Israel
Israel exported $413 thousand of synthetic staple fiber (other) in 2024 (185 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $321K | 78% |
| United States | $87K | 21% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.9% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel synthetic staple fiber (other) imports (HS 5503.90): 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 5503.90: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fiber (other) imported by Israel?
Israel imported synthetic staple fiber (other) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fiber (other) to Israel?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Korea (25%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fiber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic staple fiber (other) to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Israel also export synthetic staple fiber (other)?
Yes. Israel exported $413 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Taiwan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other) is subheading 5503.90. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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