Hard aged cheese imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hard aged cheese by Israel reached $74.9 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $74.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $84.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $75.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $76.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $63.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $55.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $50.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 8.4K t |
Where Israel imports hard aged cheese from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (26%), Poland (21%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19.5M | 26% |
| Poland | $15.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $10.5M | 14% |
| Spain | $7.5M | 10% |
| France | $6.0M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Latvia | $1.1M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.23 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese exports from Israel
Exports of hard aged cheese by Israel reached $5.6 million in 2024 (625 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.3M | 95% |
| Canada | $271K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Israel?
Israel imported hard aged cheese worth $74.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Poland (21%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.23 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $6.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.5 million in 2017 to $74.9 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $84.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.0 million a year.
Does Israel also export hard aged cheese?
Yes. Israel exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Thailand. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $69.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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