Plant bulbs and roots exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $11.6 million of plant bulbs and roots in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.0 million.
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 | $11.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 25.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 2.2K t |
Where Israel exports plant bulbs and roots to
The largest buyer markets were United States (42%), Netherlands (30%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.9M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 30% |
| France | $1.1M | 9.6% |
| Ecuador | $589K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $417K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $338K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $246K | 2.1% |
| China | $116K | 1% |
| Italy | $101K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $61K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0601
| 0601.10 | Plants, live: bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant | 98% |
| 0601.20 | Plants, live: bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no.… | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, 29% above the world average of $4.42. 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.
Plant bulbs and roots imports to Israel
Israel imported $8.1 million of plant bulbs and roots in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 90% |
| France | $233K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $177K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $173K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $70K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $45K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $43K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $23K | 0.3% |
| Chile | $15K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.2% |
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 0601: Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212.
Common questions
What is the value of plant bulbs and roots exported by Israel?
Israel exported plant bulbs and roots worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 125 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy plant bulbs and roots from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (30%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average export price of plant bulbs and roots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $4.42 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 plant bulbs and roots from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $15.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import plant bulbs and roots?
Yes. Israel imported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, France and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant bulbs and roots?
The HS code for plant bulbs and roots is heading 0601. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0601.10 (98% of the value) and 0601.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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