Felt machine imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $4.1 million of felt machine in 2024 (87 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 85% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.9 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 | $4.1M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 649 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 101 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 87 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 88 t |
Where Israel imports felt machine from
Germany alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 58% |
| Slovenia | $607K | 15% |
| Italy | $580K | 14% |
| China | $300K | 7.4% |
| Hungary | $78K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $53K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $42K | 1% |
| United States | $28K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $16K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.88 per kg, 217% above the world average of $14.80. 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.
Felt machine exports from Israel
Exports of felt machine by Israel reached $2.2 million in 2024 (17 tonnes). United States alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 70% |
| Germany | $355K | 16% |
| Poland | $302K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 8449: Machinery; for manufacture or finishing felt or non-wovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats, blocks for making hats.
Common questions
What is the value of felt machine imported by Israel?
Israel imported felt machine worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply felt machine to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Slovenia (15%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of felt machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.88 per kg in 2024, 217% above the world average of $14.80 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 felt machine to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $26.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export felt machine?
Yes. Israel exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Poland. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for felt machine?
The HS code for felt machine is heading 8449. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8449.00. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8449 page.
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