Alcohol imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alcohol by Israel reached $92.1 million in 2024 (152.6 thousand tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $124.8 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 | $92.1M | 152.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.4M | 72.5K t |
| 2022 | $124.8M | 120.2K t |
| 2021 | $97.1M | 115.2K t |
| 2020 | $73.4M | 113.5K t |
| 2019 | $61.5M | 71.5K t |
| 2018 | $63.8M | 60.2K t |
| 2017 | $78.5M | 70.9K t |
Where Israel imports alcohol from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (22%), Azerbaijan (12%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $20.7M | 22% |
| Azerbaijan | $11.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 11% |
| United States | $8.0M | 8.6% |
| China | $7.5M | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $6.6M | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $5.4M | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $4.8M | 5.2% |
| India | $2.7M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.11 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol) | 39% |
| 2905.12 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) | 18% |
| 2905.19 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1 | 12% |
| 2905.32 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols: propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol) | 10% |
| 2905.45 | Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol | 4.6% |
| 2905.31 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol) | 3.9% |
| 2905.39 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) | 2.5% |
| 2905.17 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol) | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alcohol exports from Israel
Exports of alcohol by Israel reached $16.5 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (46%), Canada (10%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.7M | 46% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| India | $994K | 6% |
| France | $648K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $521K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $389K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $336K | 2% |
| Italy | $248K | 1.5% |
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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Israel?
Israel imported alcohol worth $92.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Israel?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Azerbaijan (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.56 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 alcohol to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.5 million in 2017 to $92.1 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $124.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export alcohol?
Yes. Israel exported $16.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $75.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2905.11 (39% of the value) and 2905.12 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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