Lactose syrup exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lactose syrup by Israel reached $4.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $477K | 209 t |
| 2020 | $222K | 259 t |
| 2019 | $469K | 554 t |
| 2018 | $651K | 948 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 2.5K t |
Where Israel exports lactose syrup to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.2M | 97% |
| United States | $76K | 1.8% |
| France | $30K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lactose syrup imports to Israel
Israel imported $1.8 million of lactose syrup in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 89% |
| Malta | $110K | 6.2% |
| China | $42K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $34K | 1.9% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lactose syrup exports (HS 1702.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1702.19: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of lactose syrup exported by Israel?
Israel exported lactose syrup worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 93 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy lactose syrup from Israel?
India was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United States (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average export price of lactose syrup per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of lactose syrup from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Israel also import lactose syrup?
Yes. Israel imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Malta and China. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactose syrup?
The HS code for lactose syrup is subheading 1702.19. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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