Flatware imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported flatware worth $20.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.0 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 | $20.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Israel imports flatware from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 79% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 4.9% |
| India | $678K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $670K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $663K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $247K | 1.2% |
| France | $189K | 0.9% |
| United States | $165K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $88K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal | 58% |
| 8215.20 | Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not… | 41% |
| 8215.91 | Cutlery: (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not… | 0.4% |
| 8215.10 | Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.46 per kg, 57% above the world average of $7.95. 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.
Flatware exports from Israel
Israel exported $586 thousand of flatware in 2024 (34 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $406K | 69% |
| Canada | $77K | 13% |
| France | $24K | 4.1% |
| United States | $22K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $15K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $7K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.4% |
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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Israel?
Israel imported flatware worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Italy (5%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.46 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $7.95 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 flatware to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $29.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export flatware?
Yes. Israel exported $586 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Canada and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (58% of the value) and 8215.20 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
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