Lathe imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lathe by Israel reached $40.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 60% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $40.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $36.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Israel imports lathe from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (30%), Japan (27%), Austria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $12.2M | 30% |
| Japan | $11.1M | 27% |
| Austria | $4.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| China | $679K | 1.7% |
| United States | $592K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8458
| 8458.11 | Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled | 79% |
| 8458.91 | Lathes: for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes | 12% |
| 8458.19 | Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled | 6.9% |
| 8458.99 | Lathes: for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8458.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.90 per kg, 31% above the world average of $14.41. 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.
Lathe exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported lathe worth $462 thousand (80 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Switzerland (34%), Turkey (31%), Georgia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $156K | 34% |
| Turkey | $142K | 31% |
| Georgia | $88K | 19% |
| United States | $49K | 11% |
| Romania | $8K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.2% |
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 8458: Lathes for removing metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lathe imported by Israel?
Israel imported lathe worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply lathe to Israel?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Japan (27%) and Austria (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of lathe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.90 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $14.41 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 lathe to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.9 million in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export lathe?
Yes. Israel exported $462 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Turkey and Georgia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lathe?
The HS code for lathe is heading 8458. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8458.11 (79% of the value) and 8458.91 (12%). 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 8458 page.
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