Olive oil imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of olive oil by Israel reached $86.8 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 101% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $86.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $66.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $51.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $35.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 5.3K t |
Where Israel imports olive oil from
Most of the value came from Turkey (47%), Spain (29%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $40.4M | 47% |
| Spain | $25.3M | 29% |
| Italy | $7.7M | 8.9% |
| Jordan | $5.2M | 6% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $601K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $560K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $440K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1509
| 1509.10 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 95% |
| 1509.90 | Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.16 per kg, close to the world average of $8.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Olive oil exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported olive oil worth $19.5 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.3M | 94% |
| Canada | $520K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $150K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $81K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $37K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $34K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $32K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $31K | 0.2% |
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 1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of olive oil imported by Israel?
Israel imported olive oil worth $86.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply olive oil to Israel?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($40.4 million), followed by Spain (29%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 667% on the year.
What is the average import price of olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.16 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $8.13 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 olive oil to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $86.8 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export olive oil?
Yes. Israel exported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Japan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $67.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for olive oil?
The HS code for olive oil is heading 1509. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1509.10 (95% of the value) and 1509.90 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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