Glass beads imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass beads by Israel reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.5 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 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
Where Israel imports glass beads from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Spain (18%), Greece (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $871K | 27% |
| Spain | $570K | 18% |
| Greece | $520K | 16% |
| Austria | $345K | 11% |
| United States | $290K | 9% |
| Germany | $146K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $96K | 3% |
| Belgium | $86K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $65K | 2% |
| France | $59K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 7018
| 7018.20 | Glass microspheres: not exceeding 1mm in diameter | 45% |
| 7018.10 | Glass: beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares | 36% |
| 7018.90 | Glass: articles thereof, statuettes and other ornaments of lamp worked glass, other than imitation jewellery | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass beads exports from Israel
Exports of glass beads by Israel reached $1.7 million in 2024 (21 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 87% |
| Hungary | $154K | 9% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $8K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $3K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads imported by Israel?
Israel imported glass beads worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($870 thousand), followed by Spain (18%) and Greece (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 32 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of glass beads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.53 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 glass beads to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2019 at $6.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export glass beads?
Yes. Israel exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Hungary and Canada. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads?
The HS code for glass beads is heading 7018. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7018.20 (45% of the value) and 7018.10 (36%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7018 page.
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