Cored wire for arc welding imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported cored wire for arc welding worth $3.1 million (777 tonnes). Value rose 25% 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 | $3.1M | 777 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 614 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 704 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 740 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 796 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 609 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 728 t |
Where Israel imports cored wire for arc welding from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 74% |
| South Korea | $209K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $181K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $102K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.7% |
| United States | $41K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $40K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.86. 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 cored wire for arc welding imports (HS 8311.20): 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 8311.20: Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of cored wire for arc welding imported by Israel?
Israel imported cored wire for arc welding worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 777 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cored wire for arc welding to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Korea (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of cored wire for arc welding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cored wire for arc welding to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cored wire for arc welding?
The HS code for cored wire for arc welding is subheading 8311.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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