Pleasure vessels imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $20.3 million of pleasure vessels in 2024 (727 tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.4 million.
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 | $20.3M | 727 t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 812 t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 733 t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 990 t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 831 t |
Where Israel imports pleasure vessels from
Most of the value came from France (23%), United States (16%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 23% |
| United States | $3.2M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 10% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 7% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 5.1% |
| Cyprus | $978K | 4.8% |
| China | $837K | 4.1% |
| Greece | $810K | 4% |
| Spain | $777K | 3.8% |
Product types under HS 8903
| 8903.99 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable | 42% |
| 8903.91 | Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 35% |
| 8903.92 | Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | 17% |
| 8903.10 | Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, inflatable | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.90 per kg, 40% below the world average of $46.19, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pleasure vessels exports from Israel
Israel exported $2.5 million of pleasure vessels in 2024 (23 tonnes). Greece alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $2.4M | 93% |
| Croatia | $115K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
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 8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes.
Common questions
What is the value of pleasure vessels imported by Israel?
Israel imported pleasure vessels worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 727 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply pleasure vessels to Israel?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (16%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of pleasure vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.90 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $46.19 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 pleasure vessels to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $33.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export pleasure vessels?
Yes. Israel exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Croatia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pleasure vessels?
The HS code for pleasure vessels is heading 8903. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8903.99 (42% of the value) and 8903.91 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8903 page.
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