Rum imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported rum worth $2.8 million (33.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.8M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 314 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 186.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 183.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 265 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 287 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 230 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 212 t |
Where Israel imports rum from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (31%), Netherlands (26%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $876K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $739K | 26% |
| France | $390K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $215K | 7.6% |
| United States | $194K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $58K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $56K | 2% |
| Cyprus | $46K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 98% below the world average of $4.31, 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.
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The shipment records behind Israel rum imports (HS 2208.40): 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 2208.40: Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products.
Common questions
What is the value of rum imported by Israel?
Israel imported rum worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply rum to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($876 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of rum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $4.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rum to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2021 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rum?
The HS code for rum is subheading 2208.40. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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