Magnesite exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported magnesite worth $76.8 million (24.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 101 countries for exports of this product. 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76.8M | 24.2K t |
| 2023 | $74.0M | 98.5K t |
| 2022 | $73.6M | 23.9K t |
| 2021 | $73.7M | 128.6K t |
| 2020 | $71.6M | 98.9K t |
| 2019 | $64.8M | 46.9K t |
| 2018 | $68.9M | 123.5K t |
| 2017 | $63.1M | 45.9K t |
Where Israel exports magnesite to
The largest buyer markets were United States (36%), France (12%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $27.7M | 36% |
| France | $9.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 12% |
| China | $4.4M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| India | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 2519
| 2519.90 | Magnesia, fused or dead-burned (sintered): whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering, other magnesium oxide… | 99% |
| 2519.10 | Magnesium carbonate (magnesite): natural | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2519.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 923% above the world average of $0.31. 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.
Magnesite imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported magnesite worth $1.5 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Slovakia (36%), Spain (24%), Hong Kong (13%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $560K | 36% |
| Spain | $376K | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $194K | 13% |
| Japan | $93K | 6% |
| China | $58K | 3.8% |
| Greece | $57K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 3% |
| Austria | $45K | 2.9% |
| Seychelles | $43K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.7% |
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 2519: Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; magnesium oxide, pure or not.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite exported by Israel?
Israel exported magnesite worth $76.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 101 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy magnesite from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by France (12%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average export price of magnesite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 923% above the world average of $0.31 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 magnesite from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $63.1 million in 2017 to $76.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import magnesite?
Yes. Israel imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Slovakia, Spain and Hong Kong. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $75.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesite?
The HS code for magnesite is heading 2519. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2519.90 (99% of the value) and 2519.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2519 page.
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