High-purity lactose exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $6.3 million of high-purity lactose in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.0 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 | $6.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 8.2K t |
Where Israel exports high-purity lactose to
Most of it went to India (35%), Russia (19%), Thailand (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 35% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 20% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 18% |
| Ireland | $916K | 14% |
| Italy | $436K | 6.9% |
| United States | $89K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $78K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $75K | 1.2% |
| France | $18K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-purity lactose imports to Israel
Imports of high-purity lactose by Israel reached $1.5 million in 2024 (656 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 86% |
| New Zealand | $127K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 4.5% |
| France | $9K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel high-purity lactose exports (HS 1702.11): 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 1702.11: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity lactose exported by Israel?
Israel exported high-purity lactose worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 80 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-purity lactose from Israel?
India was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Russia (19%) and Thailand (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 711% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-purity lactose per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of high-purity lactose from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Israel also import high-purity lactose?
Yes. Israel imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, New Zealand and the Netherlands. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity lactose?
The HS code for high-purity lactose is subheading 1702.11. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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