Lithium primary batteries imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $27.5 million of lithium primary batteries in 2024 (382 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $27.5M | 382 t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 243 t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 227 t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 206 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 157 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 553 t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 190 t |
Where Israel imports lithium primary batteries from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), India (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.1M | 26% |
| India | $5.0M | 18% |
| China | $4.7M | 17% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 16% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $976K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $748K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $744K | 2.7% |
| Croatia | $530K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $343K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.11 per kg, 50% above the world average of $47.98. 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 primary batteries exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported lithium primary batteries worth $140.7 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 156 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (42%), Mexico (22%), Germany (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.7M | 42% |
| Mexico | $30.5M | 22% |
| Germany | $22.6M | 16% |
| Canada | $4.5M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $3.3M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Slovakia | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lithium primary batteries imports (HS 8506.50): 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 8506.50: Cells and batteries: primary, lithium.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium primary batteries imported by Israel?
Israel imported lithium primary batteries worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 382 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium primary batteries to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.11 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $47.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium primary batteries to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export lithium primary batteries?
Yes. Israel exported $140.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Mexico and Germany. That compares with imports of $27.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for lithium primary batteries?
The HS code for lithium primary batteries is subheading 8506.50. 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 8506 page.
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