Ammunition and munitions imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported ammunition and munitions worth $1.48 billion (18.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 194 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 117% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $1.48B | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $683.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $352.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $271.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $204.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $293.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $188.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $110.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Israel imports ammunition and munitions from
United States alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.43B | 96% |
| Romania | $26.3M | 1.8% |
| India | $20.0M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $5.0M | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $708K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $540K | 0% |
| Germany | $447K | 0% |
| Canada | $244K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.90 | Ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93 | 92% |
| 9306.30 | Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 | 7.3% |
| 9306.29 | Ammunition: parts of shotgun cartridges | 0.4% |
| 9306.21 | Ammunition: shotgun cartridges | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $80.88 per kg, 98% above the world average of $40.83. 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.
Ammunition and munitions exports from Israel
Israel exported $266.5 million of ammunition and munitions in 2024 (628 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were India (48%), Netherlands (12%), United States (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $128.2M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $33.0M | 12% |
| United States | $28.0M | 11% |
| Estonia | $24.8M | 9.3% |
| Philippines | $14.0M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $13.0M | 4.9% |
| Malawi | $9.0M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 1.9% |
| Montenegro | $4.5M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $2.8M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Israel?
Israel imported ammunition and munitions worth $1.48 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 194 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 117% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($1.43 billion), followed by Romania (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $80.88 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $40.83 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 ammunition and munitions to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $110.8 million in 2017 to $1.48 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export ammunition and munitions?
Yes. Israel exported $266.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.22 billion a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9306.90 (92% of the value) and 9306.30 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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