Aircraft exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $911.2 million of aircraft in 2024 (679 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.57 billion.
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 | $911.2M | 679 t |
| 2023 | $1.57B | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $837.9M | 916 t |
| 2021 | $810.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $322.6M | 491 t |
| 2019 | $481.7M | 661 t |
| 2018 | $513.4M | 889 t |
| 2017 | $713.8M | 688 t |
Where Israel exports aircraft to
Most of it went to Germany (32%), Ireland (16%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $293.6M | 32% |
| Ireland | $146.7M | 16% |
| United States | $91.1M | 10% |
| Belgium | $63.0M | 6.9% |
| Brazil | $53.6M | 5.9% |
| Nepal | $48.6M | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | $43.2M | 4.7% |
| Malta | $40.0M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $33.5M | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $27.0M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8802
| 8802.40 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | 61% |
| 8802.60 | Spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles | 19% |
| 8802.30 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg | 18% |
| 8802.12 | Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg | 0.9% |
| 8802.20 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg | 0.8% |
| 8802.11 | Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,342.70 per kg, 38% above the world average of $969.93. 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.
Aircraft imports to Israel
Israel imported $217.3 million of aircraft in 2024 (165 tonnes). Most of the value came from France (22%), Ireland (20%), Cyprus (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $47.2M | 22% |
| Ireland | $42.5M | 20% |
| Cyprus | $35.1M | 16% |
| Poland | $35.0M | 16% |
| United States | $19.3M | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $15.1M | 6.9% |
| Czech Republic | $9.0M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $6.3M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8802: Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft exported by Israel?
Israel exported aircraft worth $911.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 679 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy aircraft from Israel?
Germany was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($293.6 million), followed by Ireland (16%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of aircraft per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,342.70 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $969.93 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of aircraft from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $713.8 million in 2017 to $911.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $1.57 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import aircraft?
Yes. Israel imported $217.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Ireland and Cyprus. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $693.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft?
The HS code for aircraft is heading 8802. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8802.40 (61% of the value) and 8802.60 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8802 page.
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