Explosive imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of explosive by Israel reached $12.0 million in 2024 (409 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $12.0M | 409 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 495 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 337 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 377 t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 583 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 308 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 283 t |
Where Israel imports explosive from
United States alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.9M | 83% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 17% |
| India | $89K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.34 per kg, 23% below the world average of $38.11, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3601: Explosives; propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of explosive imported by Israel?
Israel imported explosive worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 409 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply explosive to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Serbia (17%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.34 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $38.11 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 explosive to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for explosive?
The HS code for explosive is heading 3601. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3601.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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