Aircraft launching equipment imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported aircraft launching equipment worth $10.1 million (50 tonnes). That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $50.2 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 | $10.1M | 50 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $50.2M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 38 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 9 t |
Where Israel imports aircraft launching equipment from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.2M | 91% |
| Czech Republic | $414K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $60K | 0.6% |
| India | $42K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $35K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $32K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8805
| 8805.29 | Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: other than air combat simulators and parts thereof | 82% |
| 8805.21 | Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: air combat simulators and parts thereof | 11% |
| 8805.10 | Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $202.19 per kg, 46% below the world average of $375.37, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft launching equipment exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported aircraft launching equipment worth $6.2 million (12 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (31%), Canada (17%), Colombia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9M | 31% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 17% |
| Colombia | $832K | 14% |
| Greece | $520K | 8.5% |
| Romania | $493K | 8% |
| Japan | $391K | 6.4% |
| Argentina | $338K | 5.5% |
| Poland | $224K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $209K | 3.4% |
| India | $115K | 1.9% |
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 8805: Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft launching equipment imported by Israel?
Israel imported aircraft launching equipment worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft launching equipment to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (4%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft launching equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $202.19 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $375.37 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 imports of aircraft launching equipment to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. The peak was 2022 at $50.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export aircraft launching equipment?
Yes. Israel exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Colombia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft launching equipment?
The HS code for aircraft launching equipment is heading 8805. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8805.29 (82% of the value) and 8805.21 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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