Headphones and earphones imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $140.0 million of headphones and earphones in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $223.0 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 | $140.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $119.3M | 642 t |
| 2022 | $138.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $223.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $131.1M | 746 t |
| 2019 | $93.0M | 676 t |
| 2018 | $68.9M | 472 t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 373 t |
Where Israel imports headphones and earphones from
Most of the value came from Ireland (36%), China (10%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $49.9M | 36% |
| China | $13.5M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 9.4% |
| United States | $12.8M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $8.1M | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $8.1M | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $7.6M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $4.5M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.31 per kg, 65% below the world average of $100.92, 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.
Headphones and earphones exports from Israel
Exports of headphones and earphones by Israel reached $9.2 million in 2024 (59 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Switzerland (46%), United States (14%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.2M | 46% |
| United States | $1.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 12% |
| Hungary | $535K | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $488K | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $375K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $255K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $118K | 1.3% |
| India | $117K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by Israel?
Israel imported headphones and earphones worth $140.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to Israel?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($49.9 million), followed by China (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.31 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $100.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.4 million in 2017 to $140.0 million in 2024, an increase of 238%. The peak was 2021 at $223.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $119.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export headphones and earphones?
Yes. Israel exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $130.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8518 page.
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