Medicinal plants imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $45.7 million of medicinal plants in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $60.8 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 | $45.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $60.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $52.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $34.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Israel imports medicinal plants from
Canada alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+877% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $34.0M | 74% |
| Ethiopia | $4.5M | 9.8% |
| Uganda | $2.6M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| India | $818K | 1.8% |
| China | $420K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $284K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $240K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $234K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $166K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 100% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.96 per kg, 53% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Medicinal plants exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported medicinal plants worth $21.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (37%), United States (12%), Malta (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.1M | 37% |
| United States | $2.7M | 12% |
| Malta | $1.8M | 8.2% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $832K | 3.8% |
| France | $807K | 3.7% |
| India | $626K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $613K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants imported by Israel?
Israel imported medicinal plants worth $45.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicinal plants to Israel?
Canada was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($34.0 million), followed by Ethiopia (10%) and Uganda (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 877% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $3.90 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 medicinal plants to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $45.7 million in 2024, an increase of 478%. The peak was 2022 at $60.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export medicinal plants?
Yes. Israel exported $21.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Malta. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1211.90 (100% of the value) and 1211.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1211 page.
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