Low voltage switch imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $529.4 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (28.9 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $529.4M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $508.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $530.8M | 29.0K t |
| 2021 | $472.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $396.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $395.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $368.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $338.6M | 7.2K t |
Where Israel imports low voltage switch from
Most of the value came from United States (30%), Germany (13%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $159.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $68.3M | 13% |
| China | $58.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $36.8M | 6.9% |
| France | $35.9M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $23.6M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $18.6M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $16.9M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $15.1M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $10.1M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.69 | Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 42% |
| 8536.90 | Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 24% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 12% |
| 8536.20 | Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 9% |
| 8536.30 | Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 3.3% |
| 8536.49 | Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts | 3.1% |
| 8536.41 | Electrical apparatus: relays, (for a voltage not exceeding 60 volts) | 2.7% |
| 8536.70 | Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.29 per kg, 51% below the world average of $37.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low voltage switch exports from Israel
Israel exported $101.8 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (19%), India (16%), Argentina (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.5M | 19% |
| India | $15.8M | 16% |
| Argentina | $6.7M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $5.8M | 5.7% |
| Philippines | $4.1M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $3.7M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Israel?
Israel imported low voltage switch worth $529.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($159.2 million), followed by Germany (13%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.29 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $37.06 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 low voltage switch to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $338.6 million in 2017 to $529.4 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $530.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Israel exported $101.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Argentina. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $427.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8536.69 (42% of the value) and 8536.90 (24%). 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 8536 page.
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