Scissors imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported scissors worth $3.4 million (270 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 270 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 415 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 207 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 192 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 181 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 124 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 108 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 213 t |
Where Israel imports scissors from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Poland (10%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 45% |
| Poland | $333K | 9.8% |
| Hong Kong | $314K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $309K | 9.1% |
| Taiwan | $158K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $110K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $106K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $84K | 2.5% |
| United States | $75K | 2.2% |
| France | $72K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.60 per kg, 44% above the world average of $8.76. 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.
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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 8213: Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of scissors imported by Israel?
Israel imported scissors worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 270 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply scissors to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Poland (10%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of scissors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.60 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $8.76 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 imports of scissors to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $4.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for scissors?
The HS code for scissors is heading 8213. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8213.00. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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