Crushed stone imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crushed stone by Israel reached $18.7 million in 2024 (141.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $18.7M | 141.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 112.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 90.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 54.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 153.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 139.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 423.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 190.5K t |
Where Israel imports crushed stone from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (36%), Jordan (29%), Greece (10%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $6.7M | 36% |
| Jordan | $5.4M | 29% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 10% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $597K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $588K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $234K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $175K | 0.9% |
| China | $165K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2517
| 2517.41 | Stones: of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated | 60% |
| 2517.49 | Stones: of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated | 33% |
| 2517.10 | Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast… | 6.7% |
| 2517.30 | Tarred macadam | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 550% above the world average of $0.02. 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.
Crushed stone exports from Israel
Israel exported $570 thousand of crushed stone in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (35%), United States (13%), Peru (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $200K | 35% |
| United States | $71K | 13% |
| Peru | $64K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 8.6% |
| Colombia | $35K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 6% |
| Guatemala | $32K | 5.6% |
| Honduras | $13K | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $13K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $9K | 1.6% |
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 2517: Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, dross etc tarred granules, chippings, powder of stones of heading no. 2515 and 2516.
Common questions
What is the value of crushed stone imported by Israel?
Israel imported crushed stone worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushed stone to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Jordan (29%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushed stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 550% above the world average of $0.02 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 crushed stone to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export crushed stone?
Yes. Israel exported $570 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, the United States and Peru. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushed stone?
The HS code for crushed stone is heading 2517. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2517.41 (60% of the value) and 2517.49 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2517 page.
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