Glass rods and tubes imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.9 million of glass rods and tubes in 2024 (117 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.6 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 | $2.9M | 117 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 285 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 255 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 303 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Israel imports glass rods and tubes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (40%), China (27%), United States (27%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 40% |
| China | $785K | 27% |
| United States | $780K | 27% |
| Greece | $73K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.3% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7002
| 7002.31 | Glass: unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica | 71% |
| 7002.10 | Glass: unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018) | 13% |
| 7002.20 | Glass: unworked, in rods | 7.6% |
| 7002.39 | Glass: unworked, in tubes, other than of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6, (or 0.000005) ) per… | 6.6% |
| 7002.32 | Glass: unworked, tubes, of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005) per Kelvin within a… | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.04 per kg, 460% above the world average of $4.47. 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.
Glass rods and tubes exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported glass rods and tubes worth $944 thousand (91 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $654K | 69% |
| Hungary | $61K | 6.5% |
| United States | $46K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $46K | 4.9% |
| Finland | $41K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $24K | 2.5% |
| Chile | $15K | 1.6% |
| Barbados | $7K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.6% |
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 7002: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked.
Common questions
What is the value of glass rods and tubes imported by Israel?
Israel imported glass rods and tubes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass rods and tubes to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (27%) and the United States (27%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass rods and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.04 per kg in 2024, 460% above the world average of $4.47 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 rods and tubes to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $5.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export glass rods and tubes?
Yes. Israel exported $944 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Hungary and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass rods and tubes?
The HS code for glass rods and tubes is heading 7002. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7002.31 (71% of the value) and 7002.10 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7002 page.
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