Couscous exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported couscous worth $5.4 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 121 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 4.3K t |
Where Israel exports couscous to
United States alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $615K | 11% |
| Australia | $547K | 10% |
| Italy | $439K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $363K | 6.7% |
| Lithuania | $137K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $109K | 2% |
| Ireland | $24K | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $19K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 35% above the world average of $1.41. 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.
Couscous imports to Israel
Imports of couscous by Israel reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (43%), Morocco (34%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $855K | 43% |
| Morocco | $676K | 34% |
| Turkey | $323K | 16% |
| France | $78K | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $20K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel couscous exports (HS 1902.40): 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 1902.40: Food preparations: couscous.
Common questions
What is the value of couscous exported by Israel?
Israel exported couscous worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 121 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy couscous from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Australia (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 32 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of couscous per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $1.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of couscous from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Israel also import couscous?
Yes. Israel imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Morocco and Turkey. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for couscous?
The HS code for couscous is subheading 1902.40. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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