Benzodiazepines exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $3.6 million of benzodiazepines in 2024 (2 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.1 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 | $3.6M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 4 t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 9 t |
Where Israel exports benzodiazepines to
The largest buyer markets were Vietnam (16%), Japan (14%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $563K | 16% |
| Japan | $512K | 14% |
| Germany | $434K | 12% |
| United States | $414K | 12% |
| Canada | $355K | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $263K | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $182K | 5.1% |
| Croatia | $167K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $159K | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $145K | 4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,116.18 per kg, 775% above the world average of $241.94. 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?
The shipment records behind Israel benzodiazepines exports (HS 2933.91): 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 2933.91: Heterocyclic compounds: alprazolam (INN), camazepam (INN), chlordiazepoxide (INN), clonazepam (INN), clorazepate, delorazepam (INN), diazepam (INN), estazolam (INN), ethyl loflazepate (INN), fludiazepam (INN), flunitrazepam (INN), (cont).
Common questions
What is the value of benzodiazepines exported by Israel?
Israel exported benzodiazepines worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 65 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy benzodiazepines from Israel?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($563 thousand), followed by Japan (14%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average export price of benzodiazepines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2,116.18 per kg in 2024, 775% above the world average of $241.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of benzodiazepines from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzodiazepines?
The HS code for benzodiazepines is subheading 2933.91. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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