Knitting machine imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitting machine by Israel reached $2.9 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.1 million.
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 | $2.9M | 145 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 202 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 109 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 82 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 116 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 169 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 76 t |
Where Israel imports knitting machine from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 57% |
| China | $533K | 18% |
| Poland | $199K | 6.9% |
| Japan | $119K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $82K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $71K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $69K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $57K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $50K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $30K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8447
| 8447.12 | Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mm | 52% |
| 8447.90 | Machines: for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting | 26% |
| 8447.11 | Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165mm | 14% |
| 8447.20 | Knitting machines: flat, stitch-bonding machines | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8447.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.96 per kg, 54% above the world average of $12.99. 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.
Knitting machine exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported knitting machine worth $317 thousand (27 tonnes). Brazil alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $271K | 86% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $9K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine imported by Israel?
Israel imported knitting machine worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.96 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $12.99 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 knitting machine to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $5.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export knitting machine?
Yes. Israel exported $317 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Vietnam and Italy. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine?
The HS code for knitting machine is heading 8447. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8447.12 (52% of the value) and 8447.90 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8447 page.
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