Food processing machinery imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food processing machinery by Israel reached $74.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $113.2 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 | $74.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $113.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $94.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $84.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $68.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $66.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $66.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $70.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Israel imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (22%), Netherlands (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.6M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 14% |
| China | $5.3M | 7.1% |
| France | $5.1M | 6.8% |
| Denmark | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| United States | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.50 | Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry | 29% |
| 8438.10 | Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products | 23% |
| 8438.80 | Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438 | 19% |
| 8438.90 | Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink | 17% |
| 8438.60 | Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables | 7.7% |
| 8438.20 | Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate | 5% |
| 8438.40 | Machinery: industrial, brewery machinery | 0.8% |
| 8438.30 | Machinery: industrial, for sugar manufacture | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.15 per kg, 64% above the world average of $26.89. 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 processing machinery exports from Israel
Israel exported $7.1 million of food processing machinery in 2024 (201 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Thailand (27%), United States (12%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.9M | 27% |
| United States | $878K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $738K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $538K | 7.6% |
| Russia | $430K | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $368K | 5.2% |
| Canada | $354K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $305K | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $234K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $172K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Israel?
Israel imported food processing machinery worth $74.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.15 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $26.89 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 food processing machinery to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.9 million in 2017 to $74.8 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $113.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export food processing machinery?
Yes. Israel exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $67.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8438.50 (29% of the value) and 8438.10 (23%). 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 8438 page.
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