Honey imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $9.6 million of honey in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $9.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
Where Israel imports honey from
Most of the value came from Spain (45%), Ukraine (18%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.3M | 45% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 18% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 13% |
| Argentina | $469K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $425K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $298K | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $297K | 3.1% |
| Uruguay | $266K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $201K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $146K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Honey exports from Israel
Exports of honey by Israel reached $201 thousand in 2024 (21 tonnes). United States alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $118K | 59% |
| Belgium | $23K | 12% |
| Canada | $22K | 11% |
| Singapore | $17K | 8.2% |
| France | $15K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0409: Honey; natural.
Common questions
What is the value of honey imported by Israel?
Israel imported honey worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply honey to Israel?
Spain was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Ukraine (18%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of honey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.78 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of honey to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export honey?
Yes. Israel exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and Canada. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for honey?
The HS code for honey is heading 0409. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0409.00. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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