Optical fibres and lenses imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $226.1 million of optical fibres and lenses in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $226.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $213.6M | 743 t |
| 2022 | $234.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $216.9M | 776 t |
| 2020 | $171.1M | 564 t |
| 2019 | $174.4M | 664 t |
| 2018 | $170.4M | 581 t |
| 2017 | $155.7M | 651 t |
Where Israel imports optical fibres and lenses from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), United States (20%), Singapore (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.8M | 20% |
| United States | $45.4M | 20% |
| Singapore | $19.5M | 8.6% |
| Switzerland | $18.8M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $16.0M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15.2M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $7.9M | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $7.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $5.7M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $5.4M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.90 | Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of… | 68% |
| 9001.30 | Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 12% |
| 9001.50 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass | 12% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544 | 7.4% |
| 9001.20 | Optical elements: polarising material, sheets and plates thereof | 0.4% |
| 9001.40 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.44 per kg, 35% below the world average of $67.96, 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.
Optical fibres and lenses exports from Israel
Exports of optical fibres and lenses by Israel reached $106.3 million in 2024 (254 tonnes). United States alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54.9M | 52% |
| Mexico | $7.9M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 7.4% |
| China | $7.1M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $4.3M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 4% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 2% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Israel?
Israel imported optical fibres and lenses worth $226.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($45.8 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Singapore (9%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.44 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $67.96 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 optical fibres and lenses to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $155.7 million in 2017 to $226.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $234.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export optical fibres and lenses?
Yes. Israel exported $106.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Mexico and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $119.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9001.90 (68% of the value) and 9001.30 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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