Measuring instruments exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of measuring instruments by Israel reached $1.91 billion in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 218 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $1.91B | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.86B | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.30B | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.22B | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.56B | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.57B | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.54B | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.29B | 3.5K t |
Where Israel exports measuring instruments to
The largest buyer markets were China (31%), United States (18%), South Korea (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $589.8M | 31% |
| United States | $346.3M | 18% |
| South Korea | $268.6M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $234.4M | 12% |
| Japan | $88.2M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $76.2M | 4% |
| Singapore | $70.7M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $55.3M | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $25.0M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $17.0M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.41 | Optical instruments and appliances: for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing… | 58% |
| 9031.80 | Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90 | 20% |
| 9031.90 | Instruments, appliances and machines: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031 | 12% |
| 9031.49 | Optical instruments and appliances: for measuring or checking, n.e.c. in chapter 90 | 9.2% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 0.9% |
| 9031.10 | Machines: for balancing mechanical parts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $299.97 per kg, 230% above the world average of $90.86. 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.
Measuring instruments imports to Israel
Imports of measuring instruments by Israel reached $306.6 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were United States (23%), Germany (18%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71.3M | 23% |
| Germany | $54.4M | 18% |
| China | $27.8M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $22.4M | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $12.9M | 4.2% |
| France | $12.9M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $12.4M | 4% |
| Singapore | $11.6M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $9.9M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $9.4M | 3.1% |
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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments exported by Israel?
Israel exported measuring instruments worth $1.91 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy measuring instruments from Israel?
China was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($589.8 million), followed by the United States (18%) and South Korea (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average export price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared export value was about $299.97 per kg in 2024, 230% above the world average of $90.86 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 measuring instruments from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.29 billion in 2017 to $1.91 billion in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $2.30 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import measuring instruments?
Yes. Israel imported $306.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and China. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.60 billion a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9031.41 (58% of the value) and 9031.80 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9031 page.
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