Prepared meals imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared meals by Israel reached $5.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $5.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $952K | 434 t |
| 2021 | $491K | 125 t |
| 2020 | $352K | 111 t |
| 2019 | $670K | 197 t |
| 2018 | $907K | 229 t |
| 2017 | $423K | 339 t |
Where Israel imports prepared meals from
Czech Republic alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 55% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 31% |
| Italy | $369K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $273K | 4.6% |
| United States | $136K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $23K | 0.4% |
| Armenia | $14K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.2% |
| China | $8K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, close to the world average of $3.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared meals exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported prepared meals worth $506 thousand (77 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $358K | 71% |
| Slovenia | $64K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $14K | 2.8% |
| France | $13K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $6K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1% |
| Honduras | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel prepared meals imports (HS 2104.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2104.20: Homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meals imported by Israel?
Israel imported prepared meals worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meals to Israel?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Spain (31%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared meals to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $423 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Israel also export prepared meals?
Yes. Israel exported $506 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meals?
The HS code for prepared meals is subheading 2104.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
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