Carbide imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $17.8 million of carbide in 2024 (853 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.8M | 853 t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 849 t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 940 t |
Where Israel imports carbide from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), South Korea (26%), Austria (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 31% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 26% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 14% |
| United States | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Romania | $99K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $75K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $29K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2849
| 2849.90 | Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon | 96% |
| 2849.20 | Carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined | 2.7% |
| 2849.10 | Carbides: of calcium, whether or not chemically defined | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2849.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.90 per kg, 881% above the world average of $2.13. 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.
Carbide exports from Israel
Israel exported $17.0 million of carbide in 2024 (376 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (50%), Germany (43%), France (2%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.4M | 50% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 43% |
| France | $422K | 2.5% |
| Slovenia | $388K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $194K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $116K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $20K | 0.1% |
| Mongolia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 2849: Carbides, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of carbide imported by Israel?
Israel imported carbide worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 853 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbide to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and Austria (22%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.90 per kg in 2024, 881% above the world average of $2.13 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 carbide to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export carbide?
Yes. Israel exported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. That compares with imports of $17.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for carbide?
The HS code for carbide is heading 2849. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2849.90 (96% of the value) and 2849.20 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2849 page.
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