Nickel ingots imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported nickel ingots worth $6.7 million (176 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $6.7M | 176 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 167 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 212 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 190 t |
Where Israel imports nickel ingots from
United Kingdom alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 56% |
| Costa Rica | $1.3M | 19% |
| Australia | $573K | 8.6% |
| United States | $509K | 7.6% |
| France | $368K | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $71K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $63K | 1% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $18K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7502
| 7502.20 | Nickel: unwrought, alloys | 93% |
| 7502.10 | Nickel: unwrought, not alloyed | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.94 per kg, 107% above the world average of $18.31. 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.
Nickel ingots exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported nickel ingots worth $3.6 million (228 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (35%), India (15%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 35% |
| India | $554K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $507K | 14% |
| Turkey | $394K | 11% |
| Slovenia | $291K | 8% |
| Australia | $195K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $189K | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $146K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $47K | 1.3% |
| Serbia | $20K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7502: Nickel; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel ingots imported by Israel?
Israel imported nickel ingots worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 176 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel ingots to Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Costa Rica (19%) and Australia (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.94 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $18.31 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 nickel ingots to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export nickel ingots?
Yes. Israel exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel ingots?
The HS code for nickel ingots is heading 7502. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7502.20 (93% of the value) and 7502.10 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7502 page.
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