Gold imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported gold worth $129.0 million (2 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $278.0 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 | $129.0M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $278.0M | 5 t |
| 2022 | $108.6M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $146.3M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 0 t |
Where Israel imports gold from
Italy alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $90.9M | 71% |
| Austria | $10.0M | 7.8% |
| United States | $9.5M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.5M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $4.8M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $590K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $352K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $164K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7108
| 7108.13 | Metals: gold, semi-manufactured | 54% |
| 7108.12 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | 46% |
| 7108.11 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, powder | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67,878.79 per kg, close to the world average of $57,889.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gold exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported gold worth $14.9 million (0 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (39%), Italy (33%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.8M | 39% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 14% |
| United States | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $353K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $348K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $103K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $76K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $46K | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $30K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of gold imported by Israel?
Israel imported gold worth $129.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply gold to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($90.9 million), followed by Austria (8%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of gold per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67,878.79 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $57,889.60 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 gold to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $129.0 million in 2024, an increase of 966%. The peak was 2023 at $278.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export gold?
Yes. Israel exported $14.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $114.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for gold?
The HS code for gold is heading 7108. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7108.13 (54% of the value) and 7108.12 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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