Beef, sheep and goat fat imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported beef, sheep and goat fat worth $10.3 million (8.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 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 | $10.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 5.6K t |
Where Israel imports beef, sheep and goat fat from
The largest suppliers were Uruguay (30%), Argentina (25%), Poland (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | $3.1M | 30% |
| Argentina | $2.6M | 25% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 18% |
| Brazil | $907K | 8.8% |
| United States | $691K | 6.7% |
| Paraguay | $529K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $248K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $192K | 1.9% |
| Malta | $89K | 0.9% |
| France | $30K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1502
| 1502.90 | Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats: excluding tallow, and other than those of heading 1503 | 73% |
| 1502.10 | Tallow: other than those of heading 1503 | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Beef, sheep and goat fat exports from Israel
Exports of beef, sheep and goat fat by Israel reached $3.3 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 94% |
| Spain | $103K | 3.2% |
| United States | $100K | 3.1% |
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 1502: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503.
Common questions
What is the value of beef, sheep and goat fat imported by Israel?
Israel imported beef, sheep and goat fat worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply beef, sheep and goat fat to Israel?
Uruguay was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Argentina (25%) and Poland (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average import price of beef, sheep and goat fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.05 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 beef, sheep and goat fat to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export beef, sheep and goat fat?
Yes. Israel exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for beef, sheep and goat fat?
The HS code for beef, sheep and goat fat is heading 1502. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1502.90 (73% of the value) and 1502.10 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1502 page.
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