Industrial trucks imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported industrial trucks worth $11.9 million (865 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 197% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $11.9M | 865 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 267 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 475 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 387 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 697 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 574 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 396 t |
Where Israel imports industrial trucks from
United States alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.5M | 71% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $780K | 6.5% |
| France | $643K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $319K | 2.7% |
| China | $220K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $82K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $81K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $80K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $60K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8709
| 8709.19 | Vehicles: (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such… | 80% |
| 8709.11 | Vehicles: electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in… | 12% |
| 8709.90 | Vehicles: parts of the vehicles of heading no. 8709 | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8709.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.79 per kg, 20% above the world average of $11.46. 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.
Industrial trucks exports from Israel
Exports of industrial trucks by Israel reached $501 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (46%), Turkey (26%), Japan (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $232K | 46% |
| Turkey | $130K | 26% |
| Japan | $53K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $14K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $14K | 2.8% |
| United States | $12K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $11K | 2.1% |
| Colombia | $9K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.8% |
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 8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks imported by Israel?
Israel imported industrial trucks worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 865 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 197% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Germany (9%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.79 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $11.46 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 industrial trucks to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export industrial trucks?
Yes. Israel exported $501 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Turkey and Japan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks?
The HS code for industrial trucks is heading 8709. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8709.19 (80% of the value) and 8709.11 (12%). 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 8709 page.
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