Magnetic stripe cards exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of magnetic stripe cards by Israel reached $2.1 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 222% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $657K | 0 t |
| 2022 | $480K | 3 t |
| 2021 | $797K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $963K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $527K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1 t |
Where Israel exports magnetic stripe cards to
One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.0M | 92% |
| Czech Republic | $64K | 3% |
| France | $32K | 1.5% |
| China | $25K | 1.2% |
| United States | $15K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $10K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $5K | 0.2% |
| Honduras | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,176.00 per kg, 3912% above the world average of $29.31. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel magnetic stripe cards exports (HS 8523.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8523.21: Magnetic media: cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic stripe cards exported by Israel?
Israel exported magnetic stripe cards worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 222% on 2023.
Which countries buy magnetic stripe cards from Israel?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Czech Republic (3%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average export price of magnetic stripe cards per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,176.00 per kg in 2024, 3912% above the world average of $29.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of magnetic stripe cards from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic stripe cards?
The HS code for magnetic stripe cards is subheading 8523.21. 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 8523 page.
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