Cereal groats imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $17.1 million of cereal groats in 2024 (27.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $17.1M | 27.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 30.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 28.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 26.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 45.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 23.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 20.1K t |
Where Israel imports cereal groats from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.9M | 70% |
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $579K | 3.4% |
| Finland | $311K | 1.8% |
| Russia | $230K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $217K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $181K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $123K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $115K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn) | 75% |
| 1103.11 | Cereal groats and meal: of wheat | 19% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats and meal: n.e.c. in heading no. 1103 | 3.6% |
| 1103.20 | Cereal pellets | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.49. 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.
Cereal groats exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.3 million of cereal groats in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 85% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 12% |
| Dominican Republic | $23K | 1.7% |
| Cameroon | $6K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.5% |
| Estonia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by Israel?
Israel imported cereal groats worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Ukraine (11%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 576% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.49 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 cereal groats to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $20.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export cereal groats?
Yes. Israel exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and the Dominican Republic. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (75% of the value) and 1103.11 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1103 page.
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