Bulk black tea imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.3 million of bulk black tea in 2024 (736 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.9 million.
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 | $2.3M | 736 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 797 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 728 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 800 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 988 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 847 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 677 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Israel imports bulk black tea from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (48%), United Kingdom (28%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $1.1M | 48% |
| United Kingdom | $645K | 28% |
| India | $182K | 7.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $107K | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $87K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $63K | 2.7% |
| Russia | $47K | 2% |
| China | $23K | 1% |
| Egypt | $22K | 1% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk black tea exports from Israel
Israel exported $401 thousand of bulk black tea in 2024 (81 tonnes). United States alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $209K | 52% |
| Spain | $69K | 17% |
| Cyprus | $44K | 11% |
| Italy | $24K | 6% |
| Ukraine | $14K | 3.5% |
| Australia | $12K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $8K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Israel?
Israel imported bulk black tea worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 736 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Israel?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (28%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export bulk black tea?
Yes. Israel exported $401 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Spain and Cyprus. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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