Live horses imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live horses by Israel reached $6.1 million in 2024 (51 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $6.1M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 39 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 110 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 138 t |
Where Israel imports live horses from
Most of the value came from Belgium (28%), United States (18%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 28% |
| United States | $1.1M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $981K | 16% |
| Germany | $468K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $445K | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $396K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $384K | 6.3% |
| France | $188K | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $135K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $104K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 0101
| 0101.29 | Horses: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 86% |
| 0101.21 | Horses: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 14% |
| 0101.90 | Mules and hinnies: live | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $119.40 per kg, 156% above the world average of $46.58. 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 0101: Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live horses imported by Israel?
Israel imported live horses worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply live horses to Israel?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (18%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of live horses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $119.40 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $46.58 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 horses to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2021 at $6.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for live horses?
The HS code for live horses is heading 0101. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0101.29 (86% of the value) and 0101.21 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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