Cinnamon imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported cinnamon worth $2.4 million (428 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.9 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 | $2.4M | 428 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 425 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 567 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 506 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 475 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 500 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 372 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 449 t |
Where Israel imports cinnamon from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Vietnam (33%), Indonesia (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 47% |
| Vietnam | $776K | 33% |
| Indonesia | $273K | 12% |
| Sri Lanka | $77K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $44K | 1.9% |
| India | $22K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0906
| 0906.19 | Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground | 58% |
| 0906.11 | Spices: cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground | 30% |
| 0906.20 | Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 34% above the world average of $4.10. 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.
Cinnamon exports from Israel
Exports of cinnamon by Israel reached $1.0 million in 2024 (127 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $956K | 91% |
| Poland | $80K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.7% |
| France | $2K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $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 0906: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers.
Common questions
What is the value of cinnamon imported by Israel?
Israel imported cinnamon worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cinnamon to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Vietnam (33%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of cinnamon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $4.10 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 cinnamon to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export cinnamon?
Yes. Israel exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Poland and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cinnamon?
The HS code for cinnamon is heading 0906. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0906.19 (58% of the value) and 0906.11 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0906 page.
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