Infant formula imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of infant formula by Israel reached $78.5 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $78.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $57.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $71.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $58.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $55.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $55.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $43.1M | 5.3K t |
Where Israel imports infant formula from
Netherlands alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $47.2M | 60% |
| Ireland | $22.5M | 29% |
| Singapore | $3.9M | 5% |
| France | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $788K | 1% |
| United States | $145K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $106K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $97K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $91K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.41 per kg, close to the world average of $8.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Infant formula exports from Israel
Exports of infant formula by Israel reached $427 thousand in 2024 (21 tonnes). United States alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+728% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $375K | 88% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $10K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $2K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Georgia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Israel?
Israel imported infant formula worth $78.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($47.2 million), followed by Ireland (29%) and Singapore (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.41 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $8.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of infant formula to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.1 million in 2017 to $78.5 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $56.1 million a year.
Does Israel also export infant formula?
Yes. Israel exported $427 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Turkey. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $78.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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