Salt exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $24.3 million of salt in 2024 (148.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $30.7 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 | $24.3M | 148.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 89.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 73.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 76.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 91.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 136.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.3M | 114.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.7M | 134.9K t |
Where Israel exports salt to
United States alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.5M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $904K | 3.7% |
| France | $812K | 3.3% |
| China | $800K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $404K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $325K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $258K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 167% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
Salt imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported salt worth $3.1 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (28%), France (13%), Spain (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $856K | 28% |
| France | $392K | 13% |
| Spain | $265K | 8.6% |
| Cyprus | $258K | 8.4% |
| United States | $208K | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $192K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $169K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $87K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt exported by Israel?
Israel exported salt worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy salt from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average export price of salt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of salt from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.7 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $30.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import salt?
Yes. Israel imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, France and Spain. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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