Construction and public works machinery imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported construction and public works machinery worth $7.0 million (510 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.4 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 | $7.0M | 511 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 642 t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 743 t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Israel imports construction and public works machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), China (14%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 29% |
| China | $969K | 14% |
| Italy | $837K | 12% |
| Denmark | $691K | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $550K | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $411K | 5.9% |
| United States | $400K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $325K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $259K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $107K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.66 per kg, close to the world average of $12.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Construction and public works machinery exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.9 million of construction and public works machinery in 2024 (144 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (26%), Colombia (15%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+657% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $491K | 26% |
| Colombia | $288K | 15% |
| Germany | $181K | 9.6% |
| Nigeria | $153K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $137K | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $133K | 7% |
| United States | $72K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $53K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $50K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel construction and public works machinery imports (HS 8479.10): 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 8479.10: Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of construction and public works machinery imported by Israel?
Israel imported construction and public works machinery worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 510 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction and public works machinery to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction and public works machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.66 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $12.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of construction and public works machinery to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export construction and public works machinery?
Yes. Israel exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Colombia and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction and public works machinery?
The HS code for construction and public works machinery is subheading 8479.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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