Lighters imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $8.3 million of lighters in 2024 (573 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 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 | $8.3M | 573 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 550 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 802 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 844 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 456 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 442 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 434 t |
Where Israel imports lighters from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Spain (21%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 38% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 21% |
| France | $982K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $692K | 8.3% |
| United States | $441K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $360K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $343K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $197K | 2.4% |
| Serbia | $176K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $108K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9613
| 9613.20 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable | 45% |
| 9613.10 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable | 29% |
| 9613.80 | Lighters: whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613 | 23% |
| 9613.90 | Lighters: parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.56 per kg, 82% above the world average of $8.00. 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Common questions
What is the value of lighters imported by Israel?
Israel imported lighters worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 573 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighters to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Spain (21%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.56 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $8.00 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 lighters to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for lighters?
The HS code for lighters is heading 9613. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9613.20 (44% of the value) and 9613.10 (29%). 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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