Lasers exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported lasers worth $368.2 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $368.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $288.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $236.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $241.3M | 590 t |
| 2020 | $174.4M | 711 t |
| 2019 | $211.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $206.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $209.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Israel exports lasers to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (27%), United States (19%), Canada (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $100.2M | 27% |
| United States | $71.4M | 19% |
| Canada | $42.0M | 11% |
| Spain | $25.4M | 6.9% |
| China | $22.4M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $19.4M | 5.3% |
| Sweden | $15.1M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $14.3M | 3.9% |
| India | $7.5M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $6.8M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9013
| 9013.80 | Optical devices, appliances and instruments: n.e.c. in heading no. 9013 (including liquid crystal devices) | 56% |
| 9013.90 | Optical appliances and instruments: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013 | 21% |
| 9013.20 | Lasers: other than laser diodes | 18% |
| 9013.10 | Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances… | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9013.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $121.52 per kg, 49% below the world average of $236.30, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lasers imports to Israel
Israel imported $178.9 million of lasers in 2024 (263 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United States (42%), Germany (15%), Greece (15%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $75.9M | 42% |
| Germany | $27.6M | 15% |
| Greece | $26.1M | 15% |
| China | $12.7M | 7.1% |
| France | $5.3M | 3% |
| India | $4.5M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $3.7M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | $2.1M | 1.2% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of lasers exported by Israel?
Israel exported lasers worth $368.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 172 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy lasers from Israel?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($100.2 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average export price of lasers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $121.52 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $236.30 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 exports of lasers from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $209.7 million in 2017 to $368.2 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import lasers?
Yes. Israel imported $178.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Greece. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $189.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lasers?
The HS code for lasers is heading 9013. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9013.80 (56% of the value) and 9013.90 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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