Prepared grain cereals imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $6.3 million of prepared grain cereals in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.5 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 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Israel imports prepared grain cereals from
One supplier dominates: Greece accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $3.3M | 53% |
| Turkey | $555K | 8.9% |
| Ukraine | $461K | 7.4% |
| Bulgaria | $351K | 5.6% |
| China | $277K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $231K | 3.7% |
| France | $192K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $175K | 2.8% |
| Russia | $175K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $89K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.87. 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 grain cereals exports from Israel
Exports of prepared grain cereals by Israel reached $1.1 million in 2024 (167 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (29%), France (28%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $317K | 29% |
| France | $304K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 16% |
| Belgium | $161K | 15% |
| South Africa | $45K | 4.1% |
| Hungary | $36K | 3.3% |
| Russia | $14K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $8K | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $5K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel prepared grain cereals imports (HS 1904.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals imported by Israel?
Israel imported prepared grain cereals worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared grain cereals to Israel?
Greece was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Ukraine (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 889% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared grain cereals to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Israel also export prepared grain cereals?
Yes. Israel exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
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