Prepared fruit imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported prepared fruit worth $128.2 million (36.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $128.2M | 36.4K t |
| 2023 | $103.7M | 33.0K t |
| 2022 | $116.6M | 40.5K t |
| 2021 | $101.8M | 37.6K t |
| 2020 | $100.5M | 35.2K t |
| 2019 | $90.8M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $83.6M | 34.7K t |
| 2017 | $83.7M | 38.0K t |
Where Israel imports prepared fruit from
The largest suppliers were China (14%), United States (13%), Argentina (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.4M | 14% |
| United States | $16.3M | 13% |
| Argentina | $14.5M | 11% |
| Hungary | $7.5M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $6.0M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 3.5% |
| Ecuador | $4.3M | 3.3% |
| Serbia | $3.8M | 3% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.19 | Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures) | 31% |
| 2008.99 | Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c.… | 23% |
| 2008.11 | Nuts: ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 23% |
| 2008.93 | Fruit: cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos, Vaccinium vitis-idaea), prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar… | 5.6% |
| 2008.20 | Fruit: pineapples, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 4.2% |
| 2008.91 | Fruit, palm hearts: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit | 3.5% |
| 2008.80 | Fruit: strawberries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or… | 2.6% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: mixtures (other than those of subheading no 2008.19): prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in headings… | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, close to the world average of $2.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared fruit exports from Israel
Exports of prepared fruit by Israel reached $49.0 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.6M | 52% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 11% |
| Australia | $4.4M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| France | $956K | 2% |
| Canada | $708K | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $659K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $655K | 1.3% |
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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit imported by Israel?
Israel imported prepared fruit worth $128.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fruit to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Argentina (11%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.95 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 fruit to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.7 million in 2017 to $128.2 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export prepared fruit?
Yes. Israel exported $49.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Australia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $79.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2008.19 (30% of the value) and 2008.99 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
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