Israel: Sodium Nitrate Market 2025

Sodium Nitrate Market Size in Israel

The Israeli sodium nitrate market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight setback. Sodium nitrate consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sodium Nitrate Production in Israel

In value terms, sodium nitrate production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sodium Nitrate Exports

Exports from Israel

Sodium nitrate exports from Israel contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, dropping by -22.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 275%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sodium nitrate exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 285%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for sodium nitrate exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Palestine totaled +24.9%.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sodium nitrate exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Palestine totaled +24.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sodium nitrate export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Palestine.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to +0.4% per year.

Sodium Nitrate Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of sodium nitrate were imported into Israel; shrinking by -41.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,932%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sodium nitrate imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,611% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of sodium nitrate imports to Israel, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest sodium nitrate suppliers to Israel were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +27.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average sodium nitrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sodium nitrate import price increased by +103.1% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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