Live cattle imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported live cattle worth $275.7 million (63.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $345.2 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 | $275.7M | 63.2K t |
| 2023 | $292.6M | 78.4K t |
| 2022 | $326.0M | 94.4K t |
| 2021 | $345.2M | 104.7K t |
| 2020 | $231.8M | 80.8K t |
| 2019 | $227.9M | 69.1K t |
| 2018 | $214.9M | 64.2K t |
| 2017 | $195.5M | 61.2K t |
Where Israel imports live cattle from
Most of the value came from Romania (32%), Hungary (31%), Portugal (24%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $88.1M | 32% |
| Hungary | $86.7M | 32% |
| Portugal | $65.0M | 24% |
| Ireland | $17.7M | 6.4% |
| Australia | $13.5M | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | $4.7M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 97% |
| 0102.21 | Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, 24% above the world average of $3.51. 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.
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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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Israel?
Israel imported live cattle worth $275.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 150 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Israel?
Romania was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($88.1 million), followed by Hungary (31%) and Portugal (24%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $3.51 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 live cattle to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $195.5 million in 2017 to $275.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $345.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (97% of the value) and 0102.21 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
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