Butter and dairy spreads imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $39.1 million of butter and dairy spreads in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $51.5 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 | $39.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $48.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Israel imports butter and dairy spreads from
Most of the value came from France (13%), United States (9%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 31%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.0M | 13% |
| United States | $3.6M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 8.8% |
| Ukraine | $3.2M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 7.3% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 7% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 6.4% |
| Finland | $2.4M | 6.3% |
| India | $2.2M | 5.7% |
| Denmark | $2.0M | 5.1% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter | 91% |
| 0405.90 | Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads) | 9% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy produce: dairy spreads | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by Israel?
Israel imported butter and dairy spreads worth $39.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to Israel?
France was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $6.74 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 butter and dairy spreads to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $39.1 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. The peak was 2020 at $51.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (91% of the value) and 0405.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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