Aluminium ingots imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium ingots by Israel reached $86.7 million in 2024 (33.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $248.5 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 | $86.7M | 33.4K t |
| 2023 | $78.9M | 29.4K t |
| 2022 | $248.5M | 81.5K t |
| 2021 | $229.6M | 97.3K t |
| 2020 | $124.7M | 67.1K t |
| 2019 | $111.8M | 55.0K t |
| 2018 | $130.1M | 55.4K t |
| 2017 | $176.7M | 82.2K t |
Where Israel imports aluminium ingots from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $50.1M | 58% |
| Russia | $17.4M | 20% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 8.2% |
| India | $5.8M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 4.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $400K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $230K | 0.3% |
| United States | $225K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium: unwrought, alloys | 98% |
| 7601.10 | Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots exports from Israel
Exports of aluminium ingots by Israel reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (36%), Croatia (31%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.8M | 37% |
| Croatia | $1.5M | 31% |
| Italy | $526K | 11% |
| Cyprus | $413K | 8.5% |
| Malaysia | $245K | 5.1% |
| India | $121K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $63K | 1.3% |
| China | $52K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $41K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $39K | 0.8% |
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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots imported by Israel?
Israel imported aluminium ingots worth $86.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium ingots to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($50.1 million), followed by Russia (20%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 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 ingots to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $176.7 million in 2017 to $86.7 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $248.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export aluminium ingots?
Yes. Israel exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Croatia and Italy. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $81.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (98% of the value) and 7601.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
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