Metal press imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported metal press worth $26.6 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $52.3 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 | $26.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $52.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.3M | 3.6K t |
Where Israel imports metal press from
The largest suppliers were Italy (25%), China (23%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.7M | 25% |
| China | $6.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 11% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $919K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $629K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $530K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.21 | Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal | 37% |
| 8462.99 | Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than hydraulic presses | 23% |
| 8462.29 | Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal | 13% |
| 8462.91 | Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses | 11% |
| 8462.39 | Machine-tools: shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled), for… | 6.4% |
| 8462.31 | Machine-tools: shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines), numerically controlled, for working metal | 4.3% |
| 8462.10 | Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal | 2.8% |
| 8462.49 | Machine-tools: punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled)… | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.42 per kg, 42% above the world average of $7.35. 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.
Metal press exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported metal press worth $3.2 million (168 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (11%), Serbia (10%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $351K | 11% |
| Serbia | $327K | 10% |
| Canada | $296K | 9.3% |
| Switzerland | $258K | 8.1% |
| United States | $242K | 7.6% |
| Greece | $238K | 7.5% |
| Cyprus | $236K | 7.4% |
| China | $187K | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $178K | 5.6% |
| Russia | $158K | 5% |
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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by Israel?
Israel imported metal press worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.42 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $7.35 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 metal press to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.3 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $52.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export metal press?
Yes. Israel exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Serbia and Canada. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8462.21 (37% of the value) and 8462.99 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8462 page.
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