Wide elastic knit fabric imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported wide elastic knit fabric worth $2.7 million (220 tonnes). Value rose 189% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.0 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 | $2.7M | 221 t |
| 2023 | $935K | 178 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 747 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 174 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 254 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 429 t |
Where Israel imports wide elastic knit fabric from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 75% |
| Italy | $253K | 9.4% |
| Greece | $110K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $68K | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $66K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $48K | 1.8% |
| India | $46K | 1.7% |
| United States | $19K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.27 per kg, 53% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
Wide elastic knit fabric exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.3 million of wide elastic knit fabric in 2024 (136 tonnes). Egypt alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.3M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel wide elastic knit fabric imports (HS 6004.90): 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 6004.90: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread,.
Common questions
What is the value of wide elastic knit fabric imported by Israel?
Israel imported wide elastic knit fabric worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 189% on 2023.
Which countries supply wide elastic knit fabric to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Greece (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 753% on the year.
What is the average import price of wide elastic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.27 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wide elastic knit fabric to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2021 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Israel also export wide elastic knit fabric?
Yes. Israel exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wide elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for wide elastic knit fabric is subheading 6004.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Israel, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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