Base stations exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $23.5 million of base stations in 2024 (74 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 165% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $40.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.5M | 74 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 108 t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 60 t |
| 2019 | $38.4M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $40.1M | 128 t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 153 t |
Where Israel exports base stations to
The largest buyer markets were Senegal (31%), United States (17%), Zimbabwe (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $7.2M | 31% |
| United States | $3.9M | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.7M | 12% |
| Mozambique | $2.7M | 11% |
| Romania | $2.1M | 9% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $491K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $418K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $258K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $253K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $316.42 per kg, 250% above the world average of $90.45. 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.
Base stations imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported base stations worth $17.0 million (41 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Finland (49%), Hong Kong (42%), United States (4%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $8.3M | 49% |
| Hong Kong | $7.1M | 42% |
| United States | $716K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $175K | 1% |
| Belgium | $147K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $120K | 0.7% |
| France | $81K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $57K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $46K | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $34K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel base stations exports (HS 8517.61): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations exported by Israel?
Israel exported base stations worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 165% on 2023.
Which countries buy base stations from Israel?
Senegal was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Zimbabwe (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average export price of base stations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $316.42 per kg in 2024, 250% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of base stations from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
Does Israel also import base stations?
Yes. Israel imported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Finland, Hong Kong and the United States. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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