Eyeglasses and goggles imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported eyeglasses and goggles worth $22.7 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $22.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 448 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 383 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 435 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 241 t |
Where Israel imports eyeglasses and goggles from
Most of the value came from United States (40%), China (21%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.1M | 40% |
| China | $4.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $966K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $689K | 3% |
| France | $481K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $460K | 2% |
| Spain | $161K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.35 per kg, 83% below the world average of $31.86, 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 and goggles exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.1 million of eyeglasses and goggles in 2024 (13 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (26%), Spain (14%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $285K | 26% |
| Spain | $153K | 14% |
| Canada | $113K | 10% |
| Germany | $90K | 8.1% |
| France | $77K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 6.3% |
| Slovakia | $51K | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | $33K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel eyeglasses and goggles imports (HS 9004.90): 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 9004.90: Spectacles, goggles and the like: (other than sunglasses) corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses and goggles imported by Israel?
Israel imported eyeglasses and goggles worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses and goggles to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by China (21%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses and goggles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $31.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of eyeglasses and goggles to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Israel also export eyeglasses and goggles?
Yes. Israel exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Spain and Canada. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses and goggles?
The HS code for eyeglasses and goggles is subheading 9004.90. 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?
For Israel, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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