Lecithins imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lecithins by Israel reached $3.2 million in 2024 (957 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 million.
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 | $3.2M | 957 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 790 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 906 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 993 t |
Where Israel imports lecithins from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (25%), Netherlands (21%), Ukraine (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $801K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $682K | 21% |
| Ukraine | $511K | 16% |
| United States | $497K | 16% |
| Germany | $214K | 6.7% |
| India | $176K | 5.5% |
| Serbia | $108K | 3.4% |
| China | $100K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 1.5% |
| France | $42K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 88% above the world average of $1.78. 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.
Lecithins exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported lecithins worth $15.9 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United States alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.9M | 56% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $990K | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $626K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $567K | 3.6% |
| France | $507K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $496K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $411K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $300K | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $263K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lecithins imports (HS 2923.20): 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 2923.20: Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of lecithins imported by Israel?
Israel imported lecithins worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 957 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lecithins to Israel?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($801 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and Ukraine (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of lecithins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lecithins to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export lecithins?
Yes. Israel exported $15.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Brazil and Canada. That compares with imports of $3.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for lecithins?
The HS code for lecithins is subheading 2923.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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