Reconstituted tobacco imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported reconstituted tobacco worth $5.1 million (269 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 123% 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 | $5.1M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 314 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $310K | 112 t |
| 2020 | $275K | 62 t |
| 2019 | $100K | 34 t |
| 2018 | $57K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $19K | 3 t |
Where Israel imports reconstituted tobacco from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (49%), Italy (33%), Netherlands (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 49% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $324K | 6.3% |
| France | $298K | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $141K | 2.8% |
| India | $137K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.10 per kg, 30% below the world average of $27.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel reconstituted tobacco imports (HS 2403.91): 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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco imported by Israel?
Israel imported reconstituted tobacco worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply reconstituted tobacco to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (33%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.10 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $27.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of reconstituted tobacco to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Israel, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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