Canned tomatoes imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported canned tomatoes worth $53.0 million (38.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $53.0M | 38.6K t |
| 2023 | $48.8M | 32.6K t |
| 2022 | $43.9M | 35.5K t |
| 2021 | $34.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 37.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 28.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 23.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 16.5K t |
Where Israel imports canned tomatoes from
Italy alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $27.3M | 52% |
| China | $17.7M | 33% |
| United States | $6.0M | 11% |
| Egypt | $658K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $359K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $142K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $135K | 0.3% |
| France | $120K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $108K | 0.2% |
| North Macedonia | $89K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 62% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned tomatoes exports from Israel
Exports of canned tomatoes by Israel reached $18.4 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (26%), Germany (16%), Japan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 16% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 6% |
| Switzerland | $764K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $696K | 3.8% |
| United States | $660K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $600K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $468K | 2.5% |
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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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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes imported by Israel?
Israel imported canned tomatoes worth $53.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned tomatoes to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($27.3 million), followed by China (33%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 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 canned tomatoes to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $53.0 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export canned tomatoes?
Yes. Israel exported $18.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $34.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (62% of the value) and 2002.10 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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