Mineral-based clutch friction material imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported mineral-based clutch friction material worth $3.7 million (181 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.7M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 59 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 94 t |
| 2020 | $823K | 60 t |
| 2019 | $696K | 40 t |
| 2018 | $629K | 35 t |
| 2017 | $712K | 42 t |
Where Israel imports mineral-based clutch friction material from
United States alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 93% |
| Germany | $111K | 3% |
| China | $97K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.5% |
| India | $13K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.51 per kg, 60% above the world average of $12.83. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel mineral-based clutch friction material imports (HS 6813.89): 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 6813.89: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos).
Common questions
What is the value of mineral-based clutch friction material imported by Israel?
Israel imported mineral-based clutch friction material worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral-based clutch friction material to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (3%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral-based clutch friction material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.51 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $12.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral-based clutch friction material to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $712 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 422%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral-based clutch friction material?
The HS code for mineral-based clutch friction material is subheading 6813.89. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6813 page.
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