Pet food imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported pet food worth $171.5 million (67.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $171.5M | 67.3K t |
| 2023 | $164.2M | 66.6K t |
| 2022 | $150.3M | 72.7K t |
| 2021 | $132.3M | 62.0K t |
| 2020 | $107.4M | 53.3K t |
| 2019 | $92.8M | 50.6K t |
| 2018 | $88.1M | 47.6K t |
| 2017 | $72.6M | 45.7K t |
Where Israel imports pet food from
Most of the value came from Italy (15%), United States (13%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.0M | 15% |
| United States | $21.8M | 13% |
| France | $20.7M | 12% |
| Spain | $15.3M | 8.9% |
| Czech Republic | $15.1M | 8.8% |
| Canada | $12.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $12.0M | 7% |
| China | $11.3M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $6.1M | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pet food exports from Israel
Israel exported $2.3 million of pet food in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1.5M | 66% |
| Australia | $268K | 12% |
| Guatemala | $150K | 6.6% |
| Venezuela | $97K | 4.3% |
| United States | $68K | 3% |
| Greece | $55K | 2.4% |
| Togo | $39K | 1.7% |
| Bahamas | $29K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $27K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $26K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Israel?
Israel imported pet food worth $171.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by the United States (13%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pet food to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.6 million in 2017 to $171.5 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $122.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export pet food?
Yes. Israel exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Australia and Guatemala. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $169.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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