Medical instruments exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $2.64 billion of medical instruments in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 4% on 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 | $2.64B | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.53B | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.44B | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.22B | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.82B | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.97B | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.85B | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.66B | 4.2K t |
Where Israel exports medical instruments to
Most of it went to United States (42%), China (7%), Germany (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.12B | 43% |
| China | $186.2M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $153.6M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $153.2M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $124.1M | 4.7% |
| France | $95.2M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $76.2M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $73.0M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $67.5M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $66.2M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 | 48% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines | 18% |
| 9018.19 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for… | 12% |
| 9018.39 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the like | 7.9% |
| 9018.31 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles | 3.8% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments and appliances | 3.8% |
| 9018.14 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: scintigraphic apparatus | 3.7% |
| 9018.32 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: tubular metal needles and needles for sutures | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $157.92 per kg, 322% above the world average of $37.39. 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.
Medical instruments imports to Israel
Israel imported $870.2 million of medical instruments in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (18%), Germany (14%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $158.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $122.0M | 14% |
| China | $95.6M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $86.8M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $86.8M | 10% |
| Belgium | $80.5M | 9.3% |
| Hong Kong | $39.2M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $20.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $18.5M | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $18.2M | 2.1% |
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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments exported by Israel?
Israel exported medical instruments worth $2.64 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy medical instruments from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.12 billion), followed by China (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 132 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average export price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared export value was about $157.92 per kg in 2024, 322% above the world average of $37.39 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 medical instruments from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.66 billion in 2017 to $2.64 billion in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import medical instruments?
Yes. Israel imported $870.2 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 $1.77 billion a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (48% of the value) and 9018.49 (18%). 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 9018 page.
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