Writing and drawing ink exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of writing and drawing ink by Israel reached $15.0 million in 2024 (450 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.0M | 450 t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 492 t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 416 t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 387 t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 445 t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 228 t |
Where Israel exports writing and drawing ink to
The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), United Kingdom (14%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Croatia grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 9.3% |
| Croatia | $999K | 6.7% |
| France | $906K | 6% |
| Slovenia | $803K | 5.4% |
| Canada | $722K | 4.8% |
| Norway | $587K | 3.9% |
| China | $472K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.34 per kg, close to the world average of $34.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Writing and drawing ink imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported writing and drawing ink worth $9.6 million (154 tonnes). Germany alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.3M | 65% |
| United States | $663K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $608K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $456K | 4.7% |
| France | $362K | 3.8% |
| Philippines | $337K | 3.5% |
| China | $171K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $136K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $101K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $92K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel writing and drawing ink exports (HS 3215.90): 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 3215.90: Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of writing and drawing ink exported by Israel?
Israel exported writing and drawing ink worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 450 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy writing and drawing ink from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Croatia grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average export price of writing and drawing ink per kg?
The average declared export value was about $33.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $34.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of writing and drawing ink from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does Israel also import writing and drawing ink?
Yes. Israel imported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for writing and drawing ink?
The HS code for writing and drawing ink is subheading 3215.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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