Candle imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of candle by Israel reached $38.2 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $38.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 4.9K t |
Where Israel imports candle from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.0M | 65% |
| United States | $2.7M | 7.1% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 6% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| Slovenia | $948K | 2.5% |
| France | $723K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $683K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $497K | 1.3% |
| India | $477K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.48. 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.
Candle exports from Israel
Exports of candle by Israel reached $2.3 million in 2024 (530 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 65% |
| France | $173K | 7.6% |
| Canada | $95K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $88K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $58K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $43K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $30K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3406: Candles, tapers and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of candle imported by Israel?
Israel imported candle worth $38.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply candle to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($25.0 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of candle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.48 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 candle to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $38.2 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export candle?
Yes. Israel exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Canada. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $35.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for candle?
The HS code for candle is heading 3406. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3406.00. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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