Optical glass imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported optical glass worth $2.6 million (4 tonnes). That is 20% 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 | $2.6M | 4 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 5 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 21 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 28 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 49 t |
Where Israel imports optical glass from
The largest suppliers were Germany (44%), Switzerland (29%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 44% |
| Switzerland | $766K | 29% |
| United States | $349K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $219K | 8.3% |
| Czech Republic | $37K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $36K | 1.4% |
| Eswatini | $35K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.5% |
| China | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $754.37 per kg, 1284% above the world average of $54.50. 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 glass exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported optical glass worth $330 thousand (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sweden (33%), Romania (17%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $108K | 33% |
| Romania | $57K | 17% |
| Germany | $30K | 9.2% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 8.2% |
| Czech Republic | $23K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 4.8% |
| United States | $13K | 4% |
| Taiwan | $10K | 2.9% |
| India | $5K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 7014: Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading no. 7015), not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of optical glass imported by Israel?
Israel imported optical glass worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical glass to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Switzerland (29%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $754.37 per kg in 2024, 1284% above the world average of $54.50 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 glass to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $3.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export optical glass?
Yes. Israel exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Romania and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical glass?
The HS code for optical glass is heading 7014. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7014.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7014 page.
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