Molybdenum products imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.2 million of molybdenum products in 2024 (18 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.2 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 | $2.2M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 15 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 42 t |
Where Israel imports molybdenum products from
The largest suppliers were United States (49%), Austria (26%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 49% |
| Austria | $567K | 26% |
| China | $332K | 15% |
| France | $72K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $44K | 2% |
| Germany | $38K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $26K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $21K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8102
| 8102.95 | Molybdenum: bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil | 62% |
| 8102.99 | Molybdenum: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102 | 25% |
| 8102.96 | Molybdenum: wire | 5.9% |
| 8102.94 | Molybdenum: unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering | 5.5% |
| 8102.10 | Molybdenum: articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.15 per kg, 328% above the world average of $29.03. 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.
Molybdenum products exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.5 million of molybdenum products in 2024 (540 tonnes). Germany alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 83% |
| Canada | $157K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $17K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8102: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of molybdenum products imported by Israel?
Israel imported molybdenum products worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply molybdenum products to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Austria (26%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of molybdenum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.15 per kg in 2024, 328% above the world average of $29.03 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 molybdenum products to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $3.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export molybdenum products?
Yes. Israel exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $677 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for molybdenum products?
The HS code for molybdenum products is heading 8102. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8102.95 (62% of the value) and 8102.99 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8102 page.
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