Lighter imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.4 million of lighter in 2024 (144 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.3 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 | $2.4M | 144 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 197 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 166 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 384 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 76 t |
Where Israel imports lighter from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 57% |
| France | $431K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $247K | 10% |
| Serbia | $176K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $173K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.82 per kg, 97% above the world average of $8.52. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lighter imports (HS 9613.10): 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 9613.10: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of lighter imported by Israel?
Israel imported lighter worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighter to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.82 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $8.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lighter to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2020 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter?
The HS code for lighter is subheading 9613.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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