General lubricant imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $16.2 million of general lubricant in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.3 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 | $16.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Israel imports general lubricant from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (22%), Germany (21%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+847% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 22% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 21% |
| United States | $1.9M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $981K | 6.1% |
| China | $937K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $746K | 4.6% |
| France | $688K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $684K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $324K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.17 per kg, 26% above the world average of $4.90. 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.
General lubricant exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported general lubricant worth $253 thousand (58 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Portugal (37%), Malta (18%), Belgium (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $93K | 37% |
| Malta | $46K | 18% |
| Belgium | $28K | 11% |
| Poland | $19K | 7.6% |
| Greece | $18K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $9K | 3.7% |
| United States | $7K | 2.8% |
| China | $6K | 2.5% |
| Ecuador | $4K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $3K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Israel?
Israel imported general lubricant worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 847% on the year.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $4.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of general lubricant to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does Israel also export general lubricant?
Yes. Israel exported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Malta and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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