Cheese imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $105.4 million of cheese in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% 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 | $105.4M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $112.7M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $100.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $96.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $78.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $66.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $62.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $57.3M | 10.1K t |
Where Israel imports cheese from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (20%), Poland (17%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $20.7M | 20% |
| Poland | $17.5M | 17% |
| Italy | $15.5M | 15% |
| France | $11.0M | 11% |
| Spain | $8.4M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 5% |
| Switzerland | $4.3M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $3.1M | 3% |
| United States | $2.6M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 | 71% |
| 0406.10 | Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd | 13% |
| 0406.30 | Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered) | 8.3% |
| 0406.20 | Dairy produce: cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered | 4.6% |
| 0406.40 | Dairy produce: cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed) | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, 25% above the world average of $5.48. 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.
Cheese exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported cheese worth $12.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.6M | 95% |
| Canada | $389K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $173K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Israel?
Israel imported cheese worth $105.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Poland (17%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $5.48 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 cheese to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.3 million in 2017 to $105.4 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $112.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export cheese?
Yes. Israel exported $12.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Thailand. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $93.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (71% of the value) and 0406.10 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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