Pharmaceutical good exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pharmaceutical good by Israel reached $121.6 million in 2024 (372 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $121.6M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $104.0M | 392 t |
| 2022 | $103.7M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $85.0M | 312 t |
| 2020 | $63.2M | 241 t |
| 2019 | $69.4M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $59.1M | 330 t |
| 2017 | $34.5M | 347 t |
Where Israel exports pharmaceutical good to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $93.7M | 77% |
| France | $4.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.10 | Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental… | 82% |
| 3006.40 | Pharmaceutical goods: dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements | 15% |
| 3006.30 | Pharmaceutical goods: opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient | 1.2% |
| 3006.70 | Pharmaceutical goods: Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical… | 1% |
| 3006.20 | Pharmaceutical goods: blood-grouping reagents | 0.4% |
| 3006.91 | Pharmaceutical goods: appliances identifiable for ostomy use | 0.3% |
| 3006.92 | Pharmaceutical goods: waste pharmaceuticals | 0.3% |
| 3006.50 | Pharmaceutical goods: first aid boxes and kits | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $326.79 per kg, 280% above the world average of $86.10. 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.
Pharmaceutical good imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported pharmaceutical good worth $108.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Belgium (19%), Ireland (18%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $20.7M | 19% |
| Ireland | $19.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $14.4M | 13% |
| United States | $8.8M | 8.1% |
| France | $7.9M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 6.6% |
| Switzerland | $4.9M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 3.8% |
| China | $2.6M | 2.4% |
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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good exported by Israel?
Israel exported pharmaceutical good worth $121.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy pharmaceutical good from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($93.7 million), followed by France (4%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared export value was about $326.79 per kg in 2024, 280% above the world average of $86.10 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 pharmaceutical good from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.5 million in 2017 to $121.6 million in 2024, an increase of 252%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import pharmaceutical good?
Yes. Israel imported $108.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Ireland and Germany. That compares with exports of $121.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3006.10 (82% of the value) and 3006.40 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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