Medicament exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medicament by Israel reached $59.3 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.22 billion.
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 | $59.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $184.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.22B | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $432.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $347.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $84.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $382.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $732.0M | 4.0K t |
Where Israel exports medicament to
United States alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38.2M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $8.3M | 14% |
| Russia | $4.6M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $3.6M | 6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $904K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $707K | 1.2% |
| India | $571K | 1% |
| Belgium | $302K | 0.5% |
| Georgia | $229K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.90 | Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail… | 86% |
| 3003.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in… | 11% |
| 3003.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 1.5% |
| 3003.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail… | 0.9% |
| 3003.60 | Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not… | 0% |
| 3003.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.04 per kg, 77% below the world average of $72.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medicament imports to Israel
Imports of medicament by Israel reached $21.0 million in 2024 (426 tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (19%), Canada (18%), Switzerland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.9M | 19% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 18% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $827K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $708K | 3.4% |
| India | $666K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $660K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $657K | 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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament exported by Israel?
Israel exported medicament worth $59.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries buy medicament from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Russia (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average export price of medicament per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.04 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $72.93 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 medicament from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $732.0 million in 2017 to $59.3 million in 2024, a fall of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $1.22 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import medicament?
Yes. Israel imported $21.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Canada and Switzerland. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3003.90 (86% of the value) and 3003.20 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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