Milk fat imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported milk fat worth $3.5 million (459 tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 459 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 283 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 336 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 279 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 286 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 234 t |
| 2018 | $906K | 117 t |
| 2017 | $525K | 93 t |
Where Israel imports milk fat from
Most of the value came from United States (44%), Netherlands (39%), Ukraine (5%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 44% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 39% |
| Ukraine | $161K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 3% |
| Lithuania | $85K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $59K | 1.7% |
| India | $58K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.5% |
| Belarus | $20K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.65 per kg, close to the world average of $6.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel milk fat imports (HS 0405.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat imported by Israel?
Israel imported milk fat worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 459 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk fat to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (39%) and Ukraine (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.65 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk fat to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $525 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 568%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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