Electrical insulators imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported electrical insulators worth $10.0 million (417 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 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 | $10.0M | 417 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 666 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 442 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 474 t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 878 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 572 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 548 t |
Where Israel imports electrical insulators from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), United States (13%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+690% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 24% |
| United States | $1.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 11% |
| France | $904K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $567K | 5.7% |
| India | $562K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $437K | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $217K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $209K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics | 74% |
| 8546.20 | Electrical insulators: of ceramics | 20% |
| 8546.10 | Electrical insulators: of glass | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.96 per kg, 302% above the world average of $5.96. 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.
Electrical insulators exports from Israel
Exports of electrical insulators by Israel reached $1.2 million in 2024 (18 tonnes). India alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $651K | 55% |
| Germany | $114K | 9.6% |
| Romania | $85K | 7.2% |
| United States | $84K | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $82K | 6.9% |
| Bulgaria | $79K | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $15K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $13K | 1.1% |
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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Israel?
Israel imported electrical insulators worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.96 per kg in 2024, 302% above the world average of $5.96 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 electrical insulators to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export electrical insulators?
Yes. Israel exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Germany and Romania. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (74% of the value) and 8546.20 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8546 page.
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