Eyeglasses imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported eyeglasses worth $80.3 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 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 | $80.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $75.4M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $71.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $72.0M | 588 t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 434 t |
| 2019 | $76.1M | 745 t |
| 2018 | $59.7M | 458 t |
| 2017 | $61.5M | 511 t |
Where Israel imports eyeglasses from
Most of the value came from Italy (44%), China (25%), United States (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $35.3M | 44% |
| China | $20.1M | 25% |
| United States | $10.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 2% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $794K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other | 72% |
| 9004.90 | Spectacles, goggles and the like: (other than sunglasses) corrective, protective or other | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.74 per kg, 83% below the world average of $64.59, 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.
Eyeglasses exports from Israel
Exports of eyeglasses by Israel reached $3.5 million in 2024 (20 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (29%), Italy (26%), Spain (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+547% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 29% |
| Italy | $916K | 26% |
| Spain | $184K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $167K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $116K | 3.3% |
| France | $116K | 3.3% |
| Cyprus | $98K | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $94K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $93K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 2.3% |
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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Israel?
Israel imported eyeglasses worth $80.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by China (25%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 903% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.74 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $64.59 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 eyeglasses to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.5 million in 2017 to $80.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export eyeglasses?
Yes. Israel exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Spain. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $76.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9004.10 (72% of the value) and 9004.90 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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