Blank optical discs exports from Israel: data and top buyer countries
Exports of blank optical discs by Israel reached $21.5 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. That is 143% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $21.5M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 41 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 42 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 6 t |
Where Israel exports blank optical discs to
Most of it went to China (46%), South Korea (43%), Singapore (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 46% |
| South Korea | $9.3M | 43% |
| Singapore | $883K | 4.1% |
| United States | $383K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $323K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $245K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $173K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $103K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $94K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $51K | 0.2% |
Blank optical discs imports to Israel
Imports of blank optical discs by Israel reached $556 thousand in 2024 (39 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $370K | 67% |
| United States | $58K | 10% |
| China | $42K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $26K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 3% |
| Spain | $16K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel blank optical discs exports (HS 8523.41): 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 8523.41: Optical media: unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of blank optical discs exported by Israel?
Israel exported blank optical discs worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 112 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 143% on 2023.
Which countries buy blank optical discs from Israel?
China was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by South Korea (43%) and Singapore (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
How have exports of blank optical discs from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. The peak was 2022 at $26.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Israel also import blank optical discs?
Yes. Israel imported $556 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, the United States and China. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for blank optical discs?
The HS code for blank optical discs is subheading 8523.41. 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 8523 page.
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