Israel: Ethylene Polymer Bag Market 2025

Ethylene Polymer Bag Market Size in Israel

The Israeli ethylene polymer bag market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Production in Israel

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 207%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 207% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene polymer bag exports from Israel, with a combined 60% share of total exports. France, Guatemala, Russia, South Africa, the United States, Brazil, Slovenia, the UK and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +79.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for ethylene polymer bag exported from Israel worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports. France, Guatemala, Russia, South Africa, the United States, Brazil, Slovenia, the UK and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +84.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene polymer bag export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Guatemala ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Imports

Imports into Israel

For the fourth consecutive year, Israel recorded growth in overseas purchases of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene, which increased by 7.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ethylene polymer bag to Israel, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene polymer bag imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+20.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene to Israel, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+14.1% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+20.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene polymer bag import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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