Other ferrous scrap exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other ferrous scrap by Israel reached $90.1 million in 2024 (243.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $255.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90.1M | 243.3K t |
| 2023 | $156.6M | 442.9K t |
| 2022 | $234.9M | 531.3K t |
| 2021 | $255.6M | 608.0K t |
| 2020 | $126.0M | 472.2K t |
| 2019 | $92.8M | 341.9K t |
| 2018 | $102.0M | 319.4K t |
| 2017 | $82.0M | 309.4K t |
Where Israel exports other ferrous scrap to
Most of it went to Turkey (42%), Greece (40%), Albania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $38.2M | 42% |
| Greece | $36.2M | 40% |
| Albania | $6.6M | 7.3% |
| India | $4.0M | 4.5% |
| North Macedonia | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $376K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $140K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $121K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Israel other ferrous scrap exports (HS 7204.49): 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 7204.49: Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferrous scrap exported by Israel?
Israel exported other ferrous scrap worth $90.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 243.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy other ferrous scrap from Israel?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by Greece (40%) and Albania (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average export price of other ferrous scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of other ferrous scrap from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $82.0 million in 2017 to $90.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $255.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $142.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ferrous scrap?
The HS code for other ferrous scrap is subheading 7204.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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