Semiconductor machinery imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported semiconductor machinery worth $420.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $2.33 billion.
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 | $420.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $410.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $595.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $773.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $863.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.33B | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.14B | 7.9K t |
Where Israel imports semiconductor machinery from
Most of the value came from United States (33%), Singapore (18%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $138.5M | 33% |
| Singapore | $74.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $44.2M | 11% |
| Japan | $33.4M | 7.9% |
| Switzerland | $31.3M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $26.2M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $25.6M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $10.0M | 2.4% |
| China | $9.9M | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $7.8M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8486
| 8486.90 | Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessories | 47% |
| 8486.40 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or… | 31% |
| 8486.20 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits | 21% |
| 8486.10 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers | 1.4% |
| 8486.30 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8486.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $283.33 per kg, close to the world average of $245.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor machinery exports from Israel
Israel exported $126.9 million of semiconductor machinery in 2024 (377 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (30%), Germany (16%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+636% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38.7M | 31% |
| Germany | $20.7M | 16% |
| China | $12.4M | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $11.6M | 9.2% |
| Singapore | $11.2M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $6.1M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $2.7M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $2.7M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 8486: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor machinery imported by Israel?
Israel imported semiconductor machinery worth $420.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor machinery to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($138.5 million), followed by Singapore (18%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $283.33 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $245.60 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 semiconductor machinery to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.14 billion in 2017 to $420.5 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $2.33 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export semiconductor machinery?
Yes. Israel exported $126.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and China. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $293.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor machinery?
The HS code for semiconductor machinery is heading 8486. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8486.90 (47% of the value) and 8486.40 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8486 page.
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