Optical fiber cable imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $49.6 million of optical fiber cable in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $81.4 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 | $49.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $53.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $62.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $48.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $81.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $53.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 838 t |
Where Israel imports optical fiber cable from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), United States (22%), Hong Kong (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.1M | 34% |
| United States | $11.1M | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $4.1M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 8% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $993K | 2% |
| France | $944K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.05 per kg, 22% above the world average of $13.19. 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.
Optical fiber cable exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported optical fiber cable worth $21.7 million (227 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (40%), Germany (10%), India (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.7M | 40% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 9.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $882K | 4.1% |
| China | $801K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $650K | 3% |
| Singapore | $647K | 3% |
| South Korea | $547K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $497K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel optical fiber cable imports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable imported by Israel?
Israel imported optical fiber cable worth $49.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber cable to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Hong Kong (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 629% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.05 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $13.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fiber cable to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $49.6 million in 2024, an increase of 195%. The peak was 2019 at $81.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.0 million a year.
Does Israel also export optical fiber cable?
Yes. Israel exported $21.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and India. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. 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 8544 page.
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