Clay (other types) imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clay (other types) by Israel reached $2.3 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 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 | $2.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 11.1K t |
Where Israel imports clay (other types) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), United States (15%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $962K | 41% |
| United States | $352K | 15% |
| Spain | $295K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $232K | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $215K | 9.2% |
| France | $69K | 2.9% |
| Greece | $61K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $43K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1.5% |
| China | $29K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 262% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
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The shipment records behind Israel clay (other types) imports (HS 2508.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2508.40: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of clay (other types) imported by Israel?
Israel imported clay (other types) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay (other types) to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($962 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 262% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clay (other types) to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay (other types)?
The HS code for clay (other types) is subheading 2508.40. 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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