Crane imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by Israel reached $91.2 million in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $304.6 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 | $91.2M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $155.5M | 26.8K t |
| 2022 | $304.6M | 41.7K t |
| 2021 | $201.7M | 36.5K t |
| 2020 | $194.2M | 41.2K t |
| 2019 | $137.2M | 26.6K t |
| 2018 | $114.1M | 22.1K t |
| 2017 | $116.7M | 20.7K t |
Where Israel imports crane from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Italy (16%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 17% |
| Italy | $14.3M | 16% |
| France | $10.4M | 11% |
| Austria | $7.7M | 8.5% |
| Spain | $7.1M | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $6.3M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $3.6M | 4% |
| Sweden | $3.3M | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.20 | Cranes: tower cranes | 47% |
| 8426.91 | Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles | 33% |
| 8426.41 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 6% |
| 8426.30 | Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes | 5.2% |
| 8426.49 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 3.7% |
| 8426.11 | Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support | 2.5% |
| 8426.19 | Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | 1.3% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks: for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crane exports from Israel
Exports of crane by Israel reached $266 thousand in 2024 (93 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (27%), Russia (26%), Greece (21%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $73K | 27% |
| Russia | $68K | 26% |
| Greece | $56K | 21% |
| Jordan | $19K | 7.1% |
| Paraguay | $18K | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $15K | 5.6% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $6K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Israel?
Israel imported crane worth $91.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Italy (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 27 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.26 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 crane to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $116.7 million in 2017 to $91.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $304.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export crane?
Yes. Israel exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Russia and Greece. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $90.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8426.20 (47% of the value) and 8426.91 (33%). 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 8426 page.
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