Contact lenses imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $27.4 million of contact lenses in 2024 (138 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 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 | $27.4M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 568 t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 172 t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 175 t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 135 t |
Where Israel imports contact lenses from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (43%), Ireland (24%), Switzerland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+873% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $11.8M | 43% |
| Ireland | $6.6M | 24% |
| Switzerland | $2.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 7.6% |
| United States | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $325K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $204K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $193K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $105K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $198.72 per kg, 41% above the world average of $141.38. 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.
Contact lenses exports from Israel
Exports of contact lenses by Israel reached $1.7 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (43%), United States (18%), Spain (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $744K | 43% |
| United States | $304K | 18% |
| Spain | $133K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 6.1% |
| India | $74K | 4.3% |
| Slovenia | $66K | 3.8% |
| Latvia | $35K | 2% |
| Sri Lanka | $33K | 1.9% |
| Serbia | $25K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $24K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel contact lenses imports (HS 9001.30): 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 9001.30: Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of contact lenses imported by Israel?
Israel imported contact lenses worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply contact lenses to Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Ireland (24%) and Switzerland (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 873% on the year.
What is the average import price of contact lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $198.72 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $141.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of contact lenses to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $31.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does Israel also export contact lenses?
Yes. Israel exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, the United States and Spain. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $25.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for contact lenses?
The HS code for contact lenses is subheading 9001.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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