Heavy water exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $3.3 million of heavy water in 2024 (5 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 50 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $419K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $214K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $416K | 0 t |
Where Israel exports heavy water to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 77% |
| United Kingdom | $324K | 9.9% |
| France | $243K | 7.4% |
| Australia | $137K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $38K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $628.88 per kg, 34% above the world average of $469.80. 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.
Heavy water imports to Israel
Imports of heavy water by Israel reached $206 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $164K | 80% |
| Germany | $26K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 6% |
| United States | $2K | 1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.5% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel heavy water exports (HS 2845.10): 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 2845.10: Heavy water (deuterium oxide).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy water exported by Israel?
Israel exported heavy water worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 50 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy water from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy water per kg?
The average declared export value was about $628.88 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $469.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of heavy water from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $416 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 685%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Israel also import heavy water?
Yes. Israel imported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Switzerland. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy water?
The HS code for heavy water is subheading 2845.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2845 page.
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