Optical fiber connectors imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported optical fiber connectors worth $10.0 million (278 tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $10.0M | 278 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 513 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 675 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 869 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 66 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 49 t |
Where Israel imports optical fiber connectors from
The largest suppliers were United States (30%), China (21%), Ireland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0M | 31% |
| China | $2.1M | 21% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $804K | 8.1% |
| Romania | $716K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $546K | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $388K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 2.4% |
| France | $198K | 2% |
| Poland | $112K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.98 per kg, close to the world average of $42.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical fiber connectors exports from Israel
Exports of optical fiber connectors by Israel reached $2.7 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (22%), Netherlands (16%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $585K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $429K | 16% |
| United States | $317K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $291K | 11% |
| Germany | $146K | 5.4% |
| India | $126K | 4.7% |
| China | $125K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $121K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $45K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel optical fiber connectors imports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors imported by Israel?
Israel imported optical fiber connectors worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber connectors to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Ireland (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.98 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $42.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber connectors to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Israel also export optical fiber connectors?
Yes. Israel exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. 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 8536 page.
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