Antibiotic imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $18.0 million of antibiotic in 2024 (147 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $32.1 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 | $18.0M | 147 t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 257 t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 187 t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 146 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 167 t |
| 2017 | $32.1M | 235 t |
Where Israel imports antibiotic from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Netherlands (21%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 21% |
| Hong Kong | $1.8M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 8.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| United States | $590K | 3.3% |
| Macao | $333K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $254K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2941
| 2941.90 | Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941 | 82% |
| 2941.30 | Antibiotics: tetracyclines and their derivatives: salts thereof | 6.6% |
| 2941.10 | Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof | 5.1% |
| 2941.50 | Antibiotics: erythromycin and its derivatives: salts thereof | 4.4% |
| 2941.40 | Antibiotics: chloramphenicol and its derivatives: salts thereof | 1.7% |
| 2941.20 | Antibiotics: streptomycins and their derivatives: salts thereof | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2941.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $122.38 per kg, 68% above the world average of $72.95. 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.
Antibiotic exports from Israel
Israel exported $13.9 million of antibiotic in 2024 (760 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), Germany (22%), France (7%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.7M | 41% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 23% |
| France | $1.0M | 7.4% |
| Canada | $914K | 6.6% |
| India | $686K | 5% |
| China | $407K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $357K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $259K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $223K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $211K | 1.5% |
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 2941: Antibiotics.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic imported by Israel?
Israel imported antibiotic worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $122.38 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $72.95 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 antibiotic to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.1 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $32.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export antibiotic?
Yes. Israel exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic?
The HS code for antibiotic is heading 2941. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2941.90 (82% of the value) and 2941.30 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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