Lubricant imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricant by Israel reached $31.1 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.5 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 | $31.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $44.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $35.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 7.5K t |
Where Israel imports lubricant from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), United States (19%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.4M | 24% |
| United States | $5.8M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| China | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $708K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.19 | Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or… | 52% |
| 3403.99 | Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from… | 40% |
| 3403.91 | Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), (not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained… | 7.4% |
| 3403.11 | Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), containing less than 70% (by weight) of… | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.27 per kg, 33% above the world average of $4.73. 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.
Lubricant exports from Israel
Israel exported $5.7 million of lubricant in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.3M | 59% |
| Cameroon | $738K | 13% |
| Guatemala | $489K | 8.6% |
| Russia | $276K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $194K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $93K | 1.6% |
| India | $63K | 1.1% |
| France | $55K | 1% |
| Belgium | $53K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $49K | 0.9% |
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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Israel?
Israel imported lubricant worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $4.73 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 lubricant to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $44.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export lubricant?
Yes. Israel exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Cameroon and Guatemala. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3403.19 (52% of the value) and 3403.99 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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