Precious metal compound imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported precious metal compound worth $9.6 million (4 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $9.6M | 4 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 5 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 4 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 4 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 5 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 4 t |
Where Israel imports precious metal compound from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), Switzerland (25%), Germany (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.7M | 28% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 13% |
| United States | $1.2M | 12% |
| Belgium | $91K | 1% |
| Japan | $87K | 0.9% |
| China | $25K | 0.3% |
| France | $22K | 0.2% |
| India | $17K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2843
| 2843.30 | Gold compounds | 68% |
| 2843.90 | Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.: amalgams | 16% |
| 2843.29 | Silver compounds: excluding silver nitrates | 11% |
| 2843.21 | Silver compounds: silver nitrates | 4.2% |
| 2843.10 | Colloidal precious metals: whether or not chemically defined | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2843.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,401.20 per kg, 136% above the world average of $1,016.15. 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.
Precious metal compound exports from Israel
Israel exported $356 thousand of precious metal compound in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Costa Rica accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | $220K | 62% |
| South Africa | $118K | 33% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 1.4% |
| Guatemala | $3K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
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 2843: Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal compound imported by Israel?
Israel imported precious metal compound worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal compound to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Switzerland (25%) and Germany (20%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,401.20 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $1,016.15 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 precious metal compound to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export precious metal compound?
Yes. Israel exported $356 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Costa Rica, South Africa and the Czech Republic. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal compound?
The HS code for precious metal compound is heading 2843. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2843.30 (68% of the value) and 2843.90 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2843 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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