Carbon brushes imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon brushes by Israel reached $11.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.5 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 | $11.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Israel imports carbon brushes from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Switzerland (18%), Spain (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 29% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 18% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 18% |
| India | $916K | 8.3% |
| United States | $794K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $715K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $489K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $268K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $131K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8545
| 8545.11 | Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces | 52% |
| 8545.20 | Carbon brushes: with or without metal, used for electrical purposes | 18% |
| 8545.19 | Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces | 16% |
| 8545.90 | Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8545.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, 187% above the world average of $1.94. 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.
Carbon brushes exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.1 million of carbon brushes in 2024 (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $742K | 68% |
| Germany | $60K | 5.5% |
| Nigeria | $43K | 4% |
| Singapore | $39K | 3.6% |
| China | $24K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $21K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $13K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $12K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 1.1% |
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 8545: Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon brushes imported by Israel?
Israel imported carbon brushes worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon brushes to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Switzerland (18%) and Spain (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 908% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 187% above the world average of $1.94 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 carbon brushes to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $23.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export carbon brushes?
Yes. Israel exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Nigeria. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon brushes?
The HS code for carbon brushes is heading 8545. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8545.11 (52% of the value) and 8545.20 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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