Packaged medicines imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported packaged medicines worth $2.09 billion (27.2 thousand tonnes). That is 5% 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 | $2.09B | 27.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.99B | 29.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.11B | 26.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.90B | 21.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.84B | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.32B | 20.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.24B | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.33B | 13.6K t |
Where Israel imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (15%), Denmark (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $306.2M | 15% |
| Denmark | $278.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $222.1M | 11% |
| Belgium | $200.7M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $189.5M | 9.1% |
| United States | $185.7M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $152.5M | 7.3% |
| Austria | $127.8M | 6.1% |
| France | $91.2M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $87.2M | 4.2% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 73% |
| 3004.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail… | 19% |
| 3004.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 2.2% |
| 3004.32 | Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or… | 1.8% |
| 3004.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for… | 1.5% |
| 3004.50 | Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale | 0.9% |
| 3004.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 0.8% |
| 3004.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $76.81 per kg, close to the world average of $80.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged medicines exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported packaged medicines worth $2.07 billion (8.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.52B | 74% |
| Germany | $209.4M | 10% |
| Poland | $48.1M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $35.8M | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $30.2M | 1.5% |
| Malta | $25.7M | 1.2% |
| Australia | $24.8M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $20.2M | 1% |
| France | $17.2M | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $15.9M | 0.8% |
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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Israel?
Israel imported packaged medicines worth $2.09 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($306.2 million), followed by Denmark (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $76.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $80.84 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 packaged medicines to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.33 billion in 2017 to $2.09 billion in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $2.11 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Israel exported $2.07 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Poland. That compares with imports of $2.09 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (73% of the value) and 3004.39 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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