Magnetic tape media imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnetic tape media by Israel reached $2.2 million in 2024 (17 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.8 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 | $2.2M | 17 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 29 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 44 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 31 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 54 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 44 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 38 t |
Where Israel imports magnetic tape media from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (38%), Switzerland (18%), Mexico (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $846K | 38% |
| Switzerland | $408K | 18% |
| Mexico | $238K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $180K | 8.1% |
| United States | $135K | 6.1% |
| China | $83K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $76K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $49K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $48K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $128.00 per kg, close to the world average of $140.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Magnetic tape media exports from Israel
Exports of magnetic tape media by Israel reached $1.0 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (37%), Belgium (13%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+527% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $380K | 37% |
| Belgium | $136K | 13% |
| United States | $114K | 11% |
| Italy | $61K | 5.9% |
| China | $61K | 5.9% |
| Guatemala | $58K | 5.7% |
| India | $51K | 5% |
| Denmark | $27K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel magnetic tape media imports (HS 8523.29): 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 8523.29: Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic tape media imported by Israel?
Israel imported magnetic tape media worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnetic tape media to Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($846 thousand), followed by Switzerland (18%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnetic tape media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $128.00 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $140.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of magnetic tape media to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Israel also export magnetic tape media?
Yes. Israel exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Belgium and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic tape media?
The HS code for magnetic tape media is subheading 8523.29. 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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