Alkali metal imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $7.6 million of alkali metal in 2024 (80 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.9 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 | $7.6M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 92 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 102 t |
Where Israel imports alkali metal from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 61% |
| Singapore | $2.0M | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $770K | 10% |
| United States | $99K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.6% |
| Luxembourg | $27K | 0.4% |
| France | $22K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2805
| 2805.19 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: other than sodium and calcium | 98% |
| 2805.11 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: sodium | 1.1% |
| 2805.12 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: calcium | 0.6% |
| 2805.30 | Earth-metals, rare: scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $94.60 per kg, 1122% above the world average of $7.74. 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.
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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 2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury.
Common questions
What is the value of alkali metal imported by Israel?
Israel imported alkali metal worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkali metal to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Singapore (26%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 806% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkali metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $94.60 per kg in 2024, 1122% above the world average of $7.74 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 alkali metal to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $14.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for alkali metal?
The HS code for alkali metal is heading 2805. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2805.19 (98% of the value) and 2805.11 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2805 page.
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