General cargo ships imports in Israel: data and top supplier countries
Israel imported $79.2 million of general cargo ships in 2024. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $308.8 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 | $79.2M | - |
| 2023 | $79.2M | 46.4K t |
| 2022 | $308.8M | 171.3K t |
| 2021 | $167.5M | 128.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $43.7M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $64.8M | 34.8K t |
| 2017 | $108.0M | 1 t |
Where Israel imports general cargo ships from
Cyprus alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $64.1M | 81% |
| Switzerland | $15.1M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel general cargo ships imports (HS 8901.90): 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 8901.90: Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods.
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo ships imported by Israel?
Israel imported general cargo ships worth $79.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 47th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo ships to Israel?
Cyprus was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($64.1 million), followed by Switzerland (19%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
How have imports of general cargo ships to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.0 million in 2017 to $79.2 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $308.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo ships?
The HS code for general cargo ships is subheading 8901.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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