Non-metal permanent magnets imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-metal permanent magnets by Israel reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 672 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 469 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 828 t |
Where Israel imports non-metal permanent magnets from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 73% |
| United States | $299K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $299K | 7.7% |
| Hong Kong | $118K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $40K | 1% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $20K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 34% below the world average of $5.64, 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.
Non-metal permanent magnets exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported non-metal permanent magnets worth $2.5 million (1 tonnes). Most of it went to China (45%), Germany (24%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 45% |
| Germany | $610K | 25% |
| United States | $310K | 12% |
| Singapore | $116K | 4.6% |
| Slovenia | $84K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $83K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $72K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $34K | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $12K | 0.5% |
| France | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel non-metal permanent magnets imports (HS 8505.19): 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 8505.19: Magnets: permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of non-metal permanent magnets imported by Israel?
Israel imported non-metal permanent magnets worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-metal permanent magnets to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 533% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-metal permanent magnets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $5.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-metal permanent magnets to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Israel also export non-metal permanent magnets?
Yes. Israel exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Germany and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-metal permanent magnets?
The HS code for non-metal permanent magnets is subheading 8505.19. 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 8505 page.
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