Clay imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported clay worth $16.1 million (40.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 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 | $16.1M | 40.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 41.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 40.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 35.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 38.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 43.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 48.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 44.6K t |
Where Israel imports clay from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (22%), United States (12%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.5M | 22% |
| United States | $2.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $1.9M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 7.5% |
| Greece | $966K | 6% |
| China | $798K | 5% |
| Spain | $471K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $358K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.10 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined | 82% |
| 2508.40 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined | 15% |
| 2508.70 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): chamotte or dinas earths | 2.1% |
| 2508.60 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): mullite | 1% |
| 2508.30 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): fireclay, whether or not calcined | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 129% above the world average of $0.17. 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.
Clay exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported clay worth $286 thousand (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $175K | 61% |
| Spain | $76K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 4.9% |
| United States | $10K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.3% |
| India | $3K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.5% |
| China | $1K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0.1% |
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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Israel?
Israel imported clay worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Israel?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United States (12%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $0.17 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 clay to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export clay?
Yes. Israel exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2508.10 (82% of the value) and 2508.40 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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