Aluminium foil imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium foil by Israel reached $77.8 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $77.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $83.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $92.0M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $95.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $71.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $68.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $73.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $65.2M | 13.6K t |
Where Israel imports aluminium foil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.3M | 62% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| United States | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.19 | Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled | 50% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm | 29% |
| 7607.20 | Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.65 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium foil exports from Israel
Exports of aluminium foil by Israel reached $13.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Guatemala (40%), Costa Rica (13%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+741% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $5.3M | 40% |
| Costa Rica | $1.7M | 13% |
| United States | $1.7M | 13% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 8.8% |
| Poland | $564K | 4.2% |
| France | $534K | 4% |
| Germany | $401K | 3% |
| Dominican Republic | $348K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $314K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $305K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Israel?
Israel imported aluminium foil worth $77.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($48.3 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.65 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.82 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 foil to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.2 million in 2017 to $77.8 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $95.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export aluminium foil?
Yes. Israel exported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guatemala, Costa Rica and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $64.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7607.19 (50% of the value) and 7607.11 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
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