Crude oil imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported crude oil worth $1.22 billion (1.81 million tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.76 billion.
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 | $1.22B | 1.81M t |
| 2023 | $3.23B | 5.17M t |
| 2022 | $3.95B | 5.27M t |
| 2021 | $1.48B | 3.03M t |
| 2020 | $917.5M | 3.24M t |
| 2019 | $2.03B | 4.39M t |
| 2018 | $7.76B | 14.53M t |
| 2017 | $3.26B | 48.79M t |
Where Israel imports crude oil from
Azerbaijan alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $713.3M | 59% |
| Brazil | $215.9M | 18% |
| Kazakhstan | $121.7M | 10% |
| Angola | $78.2M | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $74.8M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $15.2M | 1.3% |
| United States | $54K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.54. 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.
Crude oil exports from Israel
Israel exported $357.4 million of crude oil in 2024 (582.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $329.3M | 92% |
| Austria | $28.0M | 7.9% |
| Greece | $58K | 0% |
| El Salvador | $2K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2709: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals; crude.
Common questions
What is the value of crude oil imported by Israel?
Israel imported crude oil worth $1.22 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.81 million tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude oil to Israel?
Azerbaijan was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($713.3 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and Kazakhstan (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.54 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 crude oil to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.26 billion in 2017 to $1.22 billion in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $7.76 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export crude oil?
Yes. Israel exported $357.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Austria and Greece. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $861.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude oil?
The HS code for crude oil is heading 2709. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2709.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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