Urea fertilizer imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported urea fertilizer worth $51.5 million (122.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $111.6 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 | $51.5M | 122.6K t |
| 2023 | $50.9M | 105.5K t |
| 2022 | $89.3M | 114.2K t |
| 2021 | $111.6M | 235.5K t |
| 2020 | $52.9M | 207.9K t |
| 2019 | $37.4M | 140.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.9M | 129.8K t |
| 2017 | $35.2M | 147.3K t |
Where Israel imports urea fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (26%), United Arab Emirates (23%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $13.6M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.0M | 23% |
| United States | $9.0M | 18% |
| China | $3.5M | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 5.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.9M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| France | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $864K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea fertilizer exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported urea fertilizer worth $1.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (44%), Cyprus (35%), France (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $641K | 44% |
| Cyprus | $509K | 35% |
| France | $252K | 18% |
| Costa Rica | $21K | 1.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Israel?
Israel imported urea fertilizer worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.2 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $111.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.8 million a year.
Does Israel also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. Israel exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Cyprus and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $50.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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