Live sheep and goats imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live sheep and goats by Israel reached $65.8 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $120.2 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 | $65.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $92.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2022 | $120.2M | 28.0K t |
| 2021 | $88.1M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $63.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $56.1M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $65.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.0M | 12.8K t |
Where Israel imports live sheep and goats from
Portugal alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $53.9M | 82% |
| Hungary | $7.8M | 12% |
| Australia | $4.1M | 6.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, close to the world average of $4.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 0104: Sheep and goats; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live sheep and goats imported by Israel?
Israel imported live sheep and goats worth $65.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 135 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply live sheep and goats to Israel?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($53.9 million), followed by Hungary (12%) and Australia (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of live sheep and goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $4.23 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 sheep and goats to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.0 million in 2017 to $65.8 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $120.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for live sheep and goats?
The HS code for live sheep and goats is heading 0104. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0104.10. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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