Cobalt products imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cobalt products by Israel reached $4.0 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.7 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 | $4.0M | 55 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 90 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 81 t |
Where Israel imports cobalt products from
Most of the value came from China (42%), United States (26%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 42% |
| United States | $1.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $754K | 19% |
| India | $149K | 3.7% |
| France | $73K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $48K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $47K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $41K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8105
| 8105.20 | Cobalt: mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders | 62% |
| 8105.90 | Cobalt: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8105 | 39% |
| 8105.30 | Cobalt: waste and scrap | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.42 per kg, 848% above the world average of $7.64. 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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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 8105: Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of cobalt products imported by Israel?
Israel imported cobalt products worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply cobalt products to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of cobalt products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.42 per kg in 2024, 848% above the world average of $7.64 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 cobalt products to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $10.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cobalt products?
The HS code for cobalt products is heading 8105. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8105.20 (62% of the value) and 8105.90 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8105 page.
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