Aluminium oxide imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium oxide by Israel reached $7.3 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.8 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 | $7.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 10.1K t |
Where Israel imports aluminium oxide from
The largest suppliers were China (14%), Germany (14%), Austria (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $990K | 14% |
| Austria | $862K | 12% |
| Brazil | $718K | 9.9% |
| France | $706K | 9.7% |
| Spain | $605K | 8.3% |
| United States | $584K | 8% |
| Switzerland | $295K | 4.1% |
| Hungary | $275K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $267K | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.10 | Aluminium oxide: artificial corundum | 52% |
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 34% |
| 2818.30 | Aluminium hydroxide | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 164% above the world average of $0.50. 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 oxide exports from Israel
Exports of aluminium oxide by Israel reached $913 thousand in 2024 (872 tonnes). United States alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $517K | 57% |
| Germany | $109K | 12% |
| India | $95K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $40K | 4.4% |
| France | $34K | 3.7% |
| Croatia | $22K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $10K | 1.1% |
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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Israel?
Israel imported aluminium oxide worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 164% above the world average of $0.50 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 oxide to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $11.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export aluminium oxide?
Yes. Israel exported $913 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and India. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2818.10 (52% of the value) and 2818.20 (34%). 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 2818 page.
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