Synthetic staple fibre imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $71.8 million of synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (57.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $122.1 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 | $71.8M | 57.2K t |
| 2023 | $88.0M | 64.0K t |
| 2022 | $122.1M | 72.5K t |
| 2021 | $104.8M | 69.2K t |
| 2020 | $88.1M | 76.3K t |
| 2019 | $104.2M | 75.0K t |
| 2018 | $107.1M | 73.9K t |
| 2017 | $98.6M | 76.8K t |
Where Israel imports synthetic staple fibre from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.7M | 53% |
| South Korea | $9.9M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $6.8M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $4.4M | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 5.3% |
| India | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $818K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $489K | 0.7% |
| United States | $279K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5503
| 5503.20 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 75% |
| 5503.40 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 20% |
| 5503.90 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 5.2% |
| 5503.19 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides other than aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.2% |
| 5503.11 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.1% |
| 5503.30 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5503.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic staple fibre exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.5 million of synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (525 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (47%), Italy (26%), Guatemala (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $696K | 47% |
| Italy | $385K | 26% |
| Guatemala | $266K | 18% |
| Japan | $88K | 5.9% |
| China | $24K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fibre imported by Israel?
Israel imported synthetic staple fibre worth $71.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fibre to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($37.7 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and Taiwan (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.51 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 synthetic staple fibre to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $98.6 million in 2017 to $71.8 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $122.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export synthetic staple fibre?
Yes. Israel exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Guatemala. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $70.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for synthetic staple fibre is heading 5503. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5503.20 (75% of the value) and 5503.40 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
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