Lithium-ion batteries imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $390.9 million of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $390.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $352.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $179.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $59.5M | 939 t |
| 2020 | $39.5M | 598 t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 520 t |
| 2018 | $27.1M | 433 t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 397 t |
Where Israel imports lithium-ion batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $316.2M | 81% |
| Hong Kong | $13.7M | 3.5% |
| United States | $10.8M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $9.6M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $5.2M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 1% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.26 per kg, 61% above the world average of $31.77. 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.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported lithium-ion batteries worth $31.5 million (784 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (23%), United States (20%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.2M | 23% |
| United States | $6.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 13% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| India | $1.3M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| China | $778K | 2.5% |
| France | $677K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Israel?
Israel imported lithium-ion batteries worth $390.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($316.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.26 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $31.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $390.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $138.3 million a year.
Does Israel also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Israel exported $31.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $359.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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