Maize imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Israel reached $438.0 million in 2024 (1.31 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $739.1 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 | $438.0M | 1.31M t |
| 2023 | $324.0M | 1.28M t |
| 2022 | $739.1M | 2.37M t |
| 2021 | $554.5M | 2.20M t |
| 2020 | $559.8M | 2.90M t |
| 2019 | $337.7M | 1.73M t |
| 2018 | $321.8M | 1.52M t |
| 2017 | $402.1M | 2.16M t |
Where Israel imports maize from
The largest suppliers were Ukraine (38%), Netherlands (22%), Switzerland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $167.4M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $94.3M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $65.5M | 15% |
| Brazil | $36.3M | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34.8M | 8% |
| Romania | $13.5M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11.4M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $6.0M | 1.4% |
| United States | $2.3M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 99% |
| 1005.10 | Cereals: maize (corn), seed | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.24. 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.
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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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Israel?
Israel imported maize worth $438.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.31 million tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Israel?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($167.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.24 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 maize to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $402.1 million in 2017 to $438.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $739.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (99% of the value) and 1005.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
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