Prepared explosive imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared explosive by Israel reached $22.3 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 230% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% 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 | $22.3M | 270 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 86 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 45 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 37 t |
| 2018 | $950K | 283 t |
| 2017 | $714K | 522 t |
Where Israel imports prepared explosive from
India alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20.5M | 92% |
| United States | $1.7M | 7.8% |
| Greece | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.60 per kg, 2157% above the world average of $3.66. 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.
Prepared explosive exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported prepared explosive worth $1.9 million (6 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 77% |
| United States | $428K | 23% |
| Philippines | $7K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.3% |
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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Israel?
Israel imported prepared explosive worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 270 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 230% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Greece (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.60 per kg in 2024, 2157% above the world average of $3.66 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 prepared explosive to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $714 thousand in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export prepared explosive?
Yes. Israel exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and the Philippines. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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