Culture medium exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported culture medium worth $32.4 million (435 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $32.4M | 435 t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 279 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 218 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 115 t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 197 t |
Where Israel exports culture medium to
United States alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.7M | 79% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $545K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $520K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $402K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $199K | 0.6% |
| China | $198K | 0.6% |
| France | $106K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $100K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $75K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.62 per kg, 362% above the world average of $16.14. 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.
Culture medium imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported culture medium worth $12.7 million (253 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (18%), United States (17%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 18% |
| United States | $2.2M | 17% |
| France | $1.5M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $957K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $874K | 6.9% |
| Denmark | $626K | 5% |
| Canada | $593K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $378K | 3% |
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 3821: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells.
Common questions
What is the value of culture medium exported by Israel?
Israel exported culture medium worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 435 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 134 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy culture medium from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average export price of culture medium per kg?
The average declared export value was about $74.62 per kg in 2024, 362% above the world average of $16.14 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 exports of culture medium from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import culture medium?
Yes. Israel imported $12.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and France. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for culture medium?
The HS code for culture medium is heading 3821. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3821.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3821 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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