Motor vehicle lights imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor vehicle lights by Israel reached $58.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 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 | $58.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $49.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $58.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $47.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 985 t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $35.6M | 828 t |
| 2017 | $36.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports motor vehicle lights from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (18%), China (15%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+932% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $10.3M | 18% |
| China | $8.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 11% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 7.3% |
| United States | $3.1M | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.03 per kg, 37% above the world average of $31.51. 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.
Motor vehicle lights exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported motor vehicle lights worth $4.2 million (71 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Austria (26%), Italy (22%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.1M | 26% |
| Italy | $917K | 22% |
| United States | $586K | 14% |
| India | $279K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $237K | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $219K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $209K | 5% |
| Chile | $140K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $100K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Israel?
Israel imported motor vehicle lights worth $58.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Israel?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.03 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $31.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.4 million in 2017 to $58.3 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $58.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.7 million a year.
Does Israel also export motor vehicle lights?
Yes. Israel exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Italy and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $54.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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