Hybrid petrol-electric cars imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hybrid petrol-electric cars by Israel reached $1.70 billion in 2024 (125.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $1.70B | 125.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 67.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 61.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.11B | 86.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.07B | 70.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.25B | 90.1K t |
| 2018 | $715.2M | 53.3K t |
| 2017 | $497.7M | 36.3K t |
Where Israel imports hybrid petrol-electric cars from
Most of the value came from South Korea (26%), Japan (22%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $442.7M | 26% |
| Japan | $372.9M | 22% |
| Italy | $287.8M | 17% |
| Belgium | $194.7M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $108.2M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $98.1M | 5.8% |
| Hungary | $74.9M | 4.4% |
| China | $30.4M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $24.0M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $16.1M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.56 per kg, 20% below the world average of $17.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hybrid petrol-electric cars exports from Israel
Exports of hybrid petrol-electric cars by Israel reached $1.5 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 66% |
| Greece | $183K | 12% |
| Georgia | $142K | 9.3% |
| Hungary | $72K | 4.7% |
| United States | $45K | 3% |
| South Korea | $41K | 2.7% |
| France | $20K | 1.3% |
| Jordan | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel hybrid petrol-electric cars imports (HS 8703.40): 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 8703.40: Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Common questions
What is the value of hybrid petrol-electric cars imported by Israel?
Israel imported hybrid petrol-electric cars worth $1.70 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply hybrid petrol-electric cars to Israel?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($442.7 million), followed by Japan (22%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of hybrid petrol-electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.56 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $17.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hybrid petrol-electric cars to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $497.7 million in 2017 to $1.70 billion in 2024, an increase of 242%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.06 billion a year.
Does Israel also export hybrid petrol-electric cars?
Yes. Israel exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Greece and Georgia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.70 billion a year.
What is the HS code for hybrid petrol-electric cars?
The HS code for hybrid petrol-electric cars is subheading 8703.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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