Semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment worth $5.8 million (18 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $64.0 million.
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 | $5.8M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 43 t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $64.0M | 459 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 29 t |
Where Israel imports semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment from
Most of the value came from South Korea (49%), Japan (39%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.9M | 49% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 39% |
| Germany | $409K | 7.1% |
| China | $145K | 2.5% |
| United States | $88K | 1.5% |
| India | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $313.52 per kg, 233% above the world average of $94.13. 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.
Semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment exports from Israel
Exports of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment by Israel reached $5.3 million in 2024 (43 tonnes). China alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 83% |
| United States | $397K | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $325K | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $154K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $12K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imports (HS 8486.10): 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 8486.10: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imported by Israel?
Israel imported semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment to Israel?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Japan (39%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $313.52 per kg in 2024, 233% above the world average of $94.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $64.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does Israel also export semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment?
Yes. Israel exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and Thailand. That compares with imports of $5.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.10. 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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