Naval vessels exports from Israel: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, Israel exported naval vessels worth $94.0 million. Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $424.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94.0M | - |
| 2023 | $74.0M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $424.2M | - |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $338K | - |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 10 t |
| 2018 | $118.5M | 204 t |
| 2017 | $42.8M | 105 t |
Where Israel exports naval vessels to
Philippines alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $54.8M | 58% |
| Switzerland | $39.1M | 42% |
| Montenegro | $96K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $4K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8906
| 8906.90 | Vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships | 70% |
| 8906.10 | Vessels: warships | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8906.
Naval vessels imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported naval vessels worth $2.4 million (130 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Estonia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $1.5M | 64% |
| United States | $448K | 19% |
| Spain | $129K | 5.4% |
| Norway | $82K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 2.9% |
| France | $64K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $29K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats.
Common questions
What is the value of naval vessels exported by Israel?
Israel exported naval vessels worth $94.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 15th of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy naval vessels from Israel?
The Philippines was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($54.8 million), followed by Switzerland (42%) and Montenegro (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of naval vessels from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.8 million in 2017 to $94.0 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2022 at $424.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import naval vessels?
Yes. Israel imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Estonia, the United States and Spain. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $91.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for naval vessels?
The HS code for naval vessels is heading 8906. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8906.90 (70% of the value) and 8906.10 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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