Laboratory ceramics imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $7.4 million of laboratory ceramics in 2024 (566 tonnes). That is 13% less than in 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 | $7.4M | 566 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 720 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 910 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 834 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 464 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 704 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 736 t |
Where Israel imports laboratory ceramics from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), Italy (18%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 28% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 18% |
| China | $800K | 11% |
| United States | $614K | 8.3% |
| France | $464K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $454K | 6.1% |
| Austria | $435K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $318K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $312K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $250K | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 6903
| 6903.90 | Refractory ceramic goods: composition of which n.e.c. in heading no. 6903, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths | 50% |
| 6903.20 | Refractory ceramic goods: containing by weight more than 50% of alumina or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica, excluding those of… | 45% |
| 6903.10 | Refractory ceramic goods: containing by weight more than 50% of graphite or other forms of carbon or of a mixture of these products, excluding those… | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.14 per kg, 112% above the world average of $6.21. 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.
Laboratory ceramics exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported laboratory ceramics worth $1.4 million (177 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $823K | 60% |
| Italy | $162K | 12% |
| Poland | $147K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 5.2% |
| Serbia | $59K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $49K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $18K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 1.3% |
| United States | $16K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $6K | 0.5% |
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 6903: Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of laboratory ceramics imported by Israel?
Israel imported laboratory ceramics worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 566 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply laboratory ceramics to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Italy (18%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of laboratory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.14 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $6.21 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 laboratory ceramics to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export laboratory ceramics?
Yes. Israel exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and Poland. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for laboratory ceramics?
The HS code for laboratory ceramics is heading 6903. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 6903.90 (50% of the value) and 6903.20 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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