Live plants exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $27.7 million of live plants in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $33.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $28.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 4.6K t |
Where Israel exports live plants to
Most of it went to United States (18%), Netherlands (18%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.1M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| Colombia | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Ecuador | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| France | $791K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $578K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 48% |
| 0602.10 | Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips | 46% |
| 0602.20 | Plants, live: edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not | 5.5% |
| 0602.40 | Plants, live: roses, grafted or not | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.76 per kg, 207% above the world average of $2.53. 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.
Live plants imports to Israel
Imports of live plants by Israel reached $23.2 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19.8M | 85% |
| France | $985K | 4.2% |
| China | $411K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $403K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $222K | 1% |
| Spain | $171K | 0.7% |
| Colombia | $156K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $144K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $119K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $116K | 0.5% |
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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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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants exported by Israel?
Israel exported live plants worth $27.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy live plants from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of live plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.76 per kg in 2024, 207% above the world average of $2.53 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 exports of live plants from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $27.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $36.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import live plants?
Yes. Israel imported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, France and China. That compares with exports of $27.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0602.90 (48% of the value) and 0602.10 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
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