Dried chili peppers imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried chili peppers by Israel reached $3.4 million in 2024 (860 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 860 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 543 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 688 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 651 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 558 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 847 t |
Where Israel imports dried chili peppers from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Mexico (21%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $847K | 25% |
| Mexico | $722K | 21% |
| India | $605K | 18% |
| Guatemala | $295K | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $203K | 6% |
| Thailand | $196K | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $189K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $124K | 3.7% |
| United States | $69K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $40K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 48% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Dried chili peppers exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported dried chili peppers worth $252 thousand (185 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $179K | 71% |
| United States | $45K | 18% |
| Cyprus | $24K | 9.7% |
| France | $3K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel dried chili peppers imports (HS 0904.21): 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 0904.21: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chili peppers imported by Israel?
Israel imported dried chili peppers worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 860 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chili peppers to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($847 thousand), followed by Mexico (21%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chili peppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried chili peppers to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Israel also export dried chili peppers?
Yes. Israel exported $252 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United States and Cyprus. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chili peppers?
The HS code for dried chili peppers is subheading 0904.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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