Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $49.7 million of lead-acid traction batteries in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $49.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $51.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $60.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $51.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $42.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $42.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.9M | 11.2K t |
Where Israel imports lead-acid traction batteries from
Most of the value came from Greece (20%), China (16%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $10.1M | 20% |
| China | $8.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 12% |
| United States | $3.4M | 6.8% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 5.1% |
| Slovenia | $2.4M | 4.9% |
| France | $2.2M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 4% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.30 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid traction batteries exports from Israel
Exports of lead-acid traction batteries by Israel reached $2.3 million in 2024 (516 tonnes). Azerbaijan alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+762% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $1.2M | 51% |
| India | $118K | 5.1% |
| Ghana | $98K | 4.2% |
| Rwanda | $90K | 3.9% |
| Peru | $89K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 3.8% |
| China | $69K | 3% |
| Italy | $61K | 2.6% |
| Finland | $56K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $55K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Israel?
Israel imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $49.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Israel?
Greece was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.30 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.90 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 traction batteries to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.9 million in 2017 to $49.7 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $60.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export lead-acid traction batteries?
Yes. Israel exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, India and Ghana. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $47.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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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