Recorded optical discs exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported recorded optical discs worth $78.1 million (189 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $110.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78.1M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $63.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $73.7M | 326 t |
| 2021 | $95.8M | 419 t |
| 2020 | $77.7M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $110.5M | 328 t |
| 2018 | $50.3M | 589 t |
| 2017 | $53.4M | 511 t |
Where Israel exports recorded optical discs to
Most of it went to China (47%), South Korea (13%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.6M | 47% |
| South Korea | $10.5M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $8.0M | 10% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| United States | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $414.06 per kg, 604% above the world average of $58.85. 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.
Recorded optical discs imports to Israel
Israel imported $25.7 million of recorded optical discs in 2024 (61 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (39%), Singapore (12%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.9M | 39% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 11% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $829K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $422K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $372K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $245K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel recorded optical discs exports (HS 8523.49): 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 8523.49: Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of recorded optical discs exported by Israel?
Israel exported recorded optical discs worth $78.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy recorded optical discs from Israel?
China was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($36.6 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average export price of recorded optical discs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $414.06 per kg in 2024, 604% above the world average of $58.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of recorded optical discs from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $53.4 million in 2017 to $78.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $110.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.3 million a year.
Does Israel also import recorded optical discs?
Yes. Israel imported $25.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Singapore and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for recorded optical discs?
The HS code for recorded optical discs is subheading 8523.49. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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