Pesticide exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $849.8 million of pesticide in 2024 (80.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.32 billion.
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 | $849.8M | 80.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.24B | 105.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.32B | 123.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.13B | 109.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.24B | 114.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.19B | 104.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 111.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.19B | 113.7K t |
Where Israel exports pesticide to
Most of it went to United States (9%), France (9%), Brazil (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79.3M | 9.3% |
| France | $76.5M | 9% |
| Brazil | $75.2M | 8.9% |
| India | $62.0M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $53.4M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $40.3M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $38.6M | 4.5% |
| Ukraine | $37.9M | 4.5% |
| Argentina | $32.5M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $26.3M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.93 | Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or… | 50% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 29% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 18% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put… | 1.1% |
| 3808.62 | Insecticides: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or… | 1% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectants: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as… | 0.4% |
| 3808.69 | Insecticides: containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or… | 0.3% |
| 3808.59 | Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: not… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.51 per kg, 78% above the world average of $5.89. 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.
Pesticide imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported pesticide worth $132.6 million (17.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Switzerland (20%), Spain (10%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $26.7M | 20% |
| Spain | $12.9M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 8.6% |
| China | $9.9M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 6.8% |
| United States | $8.9M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $8.1M | 6.1% |
| France | $7.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $7.0M | 5.3% |
| India | $6.6M | 5% |
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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide exported by Israel?
Israel exported pesticide worth $849.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy pesticide from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($79.3 million), followed by France (9%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average export price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.51 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $5.89 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 exports of pesticide from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.19 billion in 2017 to $849.8 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $1.32 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import pesticide?
Yes. Israel imported $132.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Spain and Germany. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $717.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3808.93 (50% of the value) and 3808.92 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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