Pepper and chili imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pepper and chili by Israel reached $25.4 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 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 | $25.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 3.9K t |
Where Israel imports pepper and chili from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Vietnam (26%), Mexico (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 46% |
| Vietnam | $6.7M | 26% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 10% |
| India | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $379K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $365K | 1.4% |
| Guatemala | $360K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $267K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $237K | 0.9% |
| United States | $142K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.22 | Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, crushed or ground | 47% |
| 0904.11 | Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground | 37% |
| 0904.21 | Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground | 13% |
| 0904.12 | Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.95 per kg, 39% above the world average of $3.56. 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.
Pepper and chili exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported pepper and chili worth $4.7 million (873 tonnes). United States alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+649% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0M | 63% |
| Germany | $307K | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $299K | 6.4% |
| Austria | $214K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $195K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $176K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $101K | 2.1% |
| Estonia | $49K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $39K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili imported by Israel?
Israel imported pepper and chili worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pepper and chili to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Vietnam (26%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.95 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $3.56 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 pepper and chili to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $28.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export pepper and chili?
Yes. Israel exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Switzerland. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0904.22 (47% of the value) and 0904.11 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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