Bauxite imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $4.0 million of bauxite in 2024 (31.7 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.0M | 31.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 92.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 72.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 54.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 65.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 30.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 7.7K t |
Where Israel imports bauxite from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 75% |
| Turkey | $958K | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $40K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 117% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
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 2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of bauxite imported by Israel?
Israel imported bauxite worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply bauxite to Israel?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bauxite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 117% above the world average of $0.06 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 bauxite to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for bauxite?
The HS code for bauxite is heading 2606. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2606.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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