Ethyl alcohol imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $12.3 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $23.9 million.
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 | $12.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 41.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 18.2K t |
Where Israel imports ethyl alcohol from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (23%), United States (20%), Canada (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.8M | 23% |
| United States | $2.5M | 20% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 12% |
| China | $811K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $802K | 6.5% |
| France | $788K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $709K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $104K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher | 70% |
| 2207.20 | Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethyl alcohol exports from Israel
Exports of ethyl alcohol by Israel reached $211 thousand in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (33%), France (22%), Brazil (19%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $70K | 33% |
| France | $47K | 22% |
| Brazil | $41K | 19% |
| Germany | $15K | 7.1% |
| Lithuania | $14K | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 5.4% |
| Austria | $5K | 2.5% |
| China | $3K | 1.5% |
| India | $2K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.3% |
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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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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Israel?
Israel imported ethyl alcohol worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Canada (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 721% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.97 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 ethyl alcohol to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2020 at $23.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Israel exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and Brazil. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (69% of the value) and 2207.20 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2207 page.
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