High-speed steel bar imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported high-speed steel bar worth $4.8 million (267 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 253% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $4.8M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 155 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 133 t |
| 2021 | $715K | 123 t |
| 2020 | $855K | 125 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $984K | 68 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 218 t |
Where Israel imports high-speed steel bar from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 58% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 27% |
| France | $452K | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $98K | 2% |
| Italy | $82K | 1.7% |
| India | $69K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| China | $13K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.12 per kg, 124% above the world average of $8.08. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel high-speed steel bar imports (HS 7228.10): 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 7228.10: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of high speed steel.
Common questions
What is the value of high-speed steel bar imported by Israel?
Israel imported high-speed steel bar worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 253% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-speed steel bar to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Sweden (27%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-speed steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.12 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $8.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-speed steel bar to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-speed steel bar?
The HS code for high-speed steel bar is subheading 7228.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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