Food industry blades imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food industry blades by Israel reached $2.2 million in 2024 (26 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 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 | $2.2M | 26 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 23 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 51 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 36 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 34 t |
Where Israel imports food industry blades from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), Italy (16%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $674K | 31% |
| Italy | $359K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $183K | 8.4% |
| United States | $162K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $128K | 5.9% |
| China | $106K | 4.8% |
| Greece | $96K | 4.4% |
| France | $93K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $68K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $83.86 per kg, 134% above the world average of $35.77. 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.
Food industry blades exports from Israel
Exports of food industry blades by Israel reached $394 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). Thailand alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $301K | 76% |
| Germany | $64K | 16% |
| United States | $8K | 2% |
| Hungary | $7K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $4K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel food industry blades imports (HS 8208.30): 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 8208.30: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry.
Common questions
What is the value of food industry blades imported by Israel?
Israel imported food industry blades worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply food industry blades to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($674 thousand), followed by Italy (16%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of food industry blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $83.86 per kg in 2024, 134% above the world average of $35.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food industry blades to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Israel also export food industry blades?
Yes. Israel exported $394 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Germany and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for food industry blades?
The HS code for food industry blades is subheading 8208.30. 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 8208 page.
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