High-hardness technical ceramics imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported high-hardness technical ceramics worth $4.0 million (22 tonnes). That is 45% more than in 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 | $4.0M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 25 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 85 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 55 t |
Where Israel imports high-hardness technical ceramics from
The largest suppliers were Japan (34%), United States (30%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.4M | 34% |
| United States | $1.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $587K | 15% |
| China | $324K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $58K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $52K | 1.3% |
| France | $26K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $23K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $177.55 per kg, 2050% above the world average of $8.26. 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.
High-hardness technical ceramics exports from Israel
Israel exported $2.6 million of high-hardness technical ceramics in 2024 (6 tonnes). Most of it went to France (25%), Germany (13%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $644K | 25% |
| Germany | $343K | 13% |
| Turkey | $278K | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $213K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $188K | 7.3% |
| China | $164K | 6.4% |
| Poland | $146K | 5.7% |
| Japan | $132K | 5.2% |
| Finland | $111K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $91K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel high-hardness technical ceramics imports (HS 6909.12): 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 6909.12: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale.
Common questions
What is the value of high-hardness technical ceramics imported by Israel?
Israel imported high-hardness technical ceramics worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-hardness technical ceramics to Israel?
Japan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (30%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-hardness technical ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $177.55 per kg in 2024, 2050% above the world average of $8.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-hardness technical ceramics to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Israel also export high-hardness technical ceramics?
Yes. Israel exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Turkey. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-hardness technical ceramics?
The HS code for high-hardness technical ceramics is subheading 6909.12. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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