Mobile phones imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $1.49 billion of mobile phones in 2024 (36.1 thousand tonnes). That is 17% 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 | $1.49B | 36.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.39B | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.55B | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.13B | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.13B | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.03B | 1.7K t |
Where Israel imports mobile phones from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (47%), South Korea (18%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $706.4M | 47% |
| South Korea | $273.2M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $203.2M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $129.3M | 8.7% |
| China | $57.4M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $48.7M | 3.3% |
| United States | $17.0M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $9.7M | 0.7% |
| Jordan | $7.8M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.35 per kg, 87% below the world average of $321.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mobile phones exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported mobile phones worth $409.7 million (83 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $337.2M | 82% |
| Ireland | $21.7M | 5.3% |
| Philippines | $14.1M | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $8.4M | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $6.5M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $4.7M | 1.2% |
| France | $4.3M | 1.1% |
| Romania | $3.9M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Israel?
Israel imported mobile phones worth $1.49 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Israel?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($706.4 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.35 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $321.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mobile phones to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.03 billion in 2017 to $1.49 billion in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $1.55 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.27 billion a year.
Does Israel also export mobile phones?
Yes. Israel exported $409.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.08 billion a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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