Aluminium drums imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $60.6 million of aluminium drums in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $60.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $62.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $51.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $44.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $36.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 4.9K t |
Where Israel imports aluminium drums from
One supplier dominates: Greece accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $36.0M | 59% |
| Poland | $4.1M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| China | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Jordan | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 96% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium: collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not… | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.68 per kg, 23% above the world average of $7.86. 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.
Aluminium drums exports from Israel
Israel exported $4.2 million of aluminium drums in 2024 (240 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (43%), Canada (30%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 43% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 30% |
| United States | $311K | 7.3% |
| France | $293K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $156K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $129K | 3% |
| Poland | $64K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $44K | 1% |
| Greece | $42K | 1% |
| Russia | $27K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Israel?
Israel imported aluminium drums worth $60.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Israel?
Greece was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($36.0 million), followed by Poland (7%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.68 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $7.86 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 aluminium drums to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $60.6 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $62.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export aluminium drums?
Yes. Israel exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Canada and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $56.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (96% of the value) and 7612.10 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7612 page.
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