Ice cream imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $41.8 million of ice cream in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $41.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 3.3K t |
Where Israel imports ice cream from
The largest suppliers were Italy (21%), Ukraine (10%), Belarus (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.6M | 21% |
| Ukraine | $4.1M | 9.8% |
| Belarus | $3.9M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 7.8% |
| Lithuania | $2.8M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 6% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, close to the world average of $3.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ice cream exports from Israel
Exports of ice cream by Israel reached $5.4 million in 2024 (643 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.3M | 79% |
| United Kingdom | $287K | 5.3% |
| France | $277K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $179K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $143K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $120K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $54K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $16K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 2105: Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of ice cream imported by Israel?
Israel imported ice cream worth $41.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply ice cream to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Ukraine (10%) and Belarus (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of ice cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.66 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 ice cream to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $41.8 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export ice cream?
Yes. Israel exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $36.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ice cream?
The HS code for ice cream is heading 2105. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2105.00. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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