Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $81.8 million of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (25.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81.8M | 25.6K t |
| 2023 | $78.7M | 29.4K t |
| 2022 | $63.5M | 21.2K t |
| 2021 | $67.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2020 | $54.0M | 21.7K t |
| 2019 | $51.8M | 20.8K t |
| 2018 | $54.2M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 17.6K t |
Where Israel imports lead-acid starter batteries from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (23%), Germany (16%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $18.9M | 23% |
| Germany | $12.9M | 16% |
| Turkey | $11.8M | 15% |
| Slovenia | $10.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 4.1% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| United States | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Israel
Israel exported $403 thousand of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (29 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hungary accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+727% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $264K | 66% |
| United States | $32K | 8% |
| France | $23K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $19K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $16K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $5K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $5K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Israel?
Israel imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $81.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Israel?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.5 million in 2017 to $81.8 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $62.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Israel exported $403 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, the United States and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $81.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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