Argon gas imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.7 million of argon gas in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $913K | 2.9K t |
Where Israel imports argon gas from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 67% |
| Jordan | $310K | 12% |
| Egypt | $227K | 8.5% |
| United States | $178K | 6.7% |
| China | $119K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Argon gas exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported argon gas worth $1.8 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Germany alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 76% |
| Colombia | $288K | 16% |
| Singapore | $147K | 8.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel argon gas imports (HS 2804.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2804.21: Gases, rare: argon.
Common questions
What is the value of argon gas imported by Israel?
Israel imported argon gas worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply argon gas to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Jordan (12%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of argon gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of argon gas to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $912 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Israel also export argon gas?
Yes. Israel exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Colombia and Singapore. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $890 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for argon gas?
The HS code for argon gas is subheading 2804.21. 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 2804 page.
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