Minor cereals imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of minor cereals by Israel reached $12.2 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 12.6K t |
Where Israel imports minor cereals from
The largest suppliers were Peru (27%), Djibouti (14%), Ethiopia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $3.3M | 27% |
| Djibouti | $1.8M | 14% |
| Ethiopia | $1.5M | 13% |
| Bolivia | $1.4M | 11% |
| United States | $791K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $539K | 4.4% |
| Ukraine | $435K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $422K | 3.5% |
| Russia | $412K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $400K | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.50 | Cereals: quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | 46% |
| 1008.29 | Cereals: millet, other than seed | 27% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals: n.e.c. in chapter 10 | 9.8% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 9.7% |
| 1008.10 | Cereals: buckwheat | 6.1% |
| 1008.30 | Cereals: canary seeds | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 89% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
Minor cereals exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported minor cereals worth $284 thousand (110 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (36%), United States (28%), Argentina (26%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $101K | 36% |
| United States | $81K | 28% |
| Argentina | $73K | 26% |
| Slovenia | $16K | 5.6% |
| France | $4K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $3K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.4% |
| Panama | $1K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.3% |
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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by Israel?
Israel imported minor cereals worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply minor cereals to Israel?
Peru was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Djibouti (14%) and Ethiopia (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $0.53 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 minor cereals to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $12.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export minor cereals?
Yes. Israel exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Argentina. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1008.50 (46% of the value) and 1008.29 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
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