Semiconductors imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported semiconductors worth $406.5 million (167.2 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $682.5 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 | $406.5M | 167.2K t |
| 2023 | $527.8M | 53.5K t |
| 2022 | $682.5M | 72.6K t |
| 2021 | $589.9M | 84.7K t |
| 2020 | $405.0M | 68.0K t |
| 2019 | $277.4M | 34.2K t |
| 2018 | $303.6M | 41.7K t |
| 2017 | $197.7M | 10.4K t |
Where Israel imports semiconductors from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), United States (22%), Germany (20%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $125.7M | 31% |
| United States | $88.3M | 22% |
| Germany | $81.2M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $19.7M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $18.9M | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $14.7M | 3.6% |
| France | $14.5M | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $7.5M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $3.7M | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $3.7M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes… | 59% |
| 8541.29 | Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more | 24% |
| 8541.10 | Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED) | 7% |
| 8541.60 | Crystals: mounted piezo-electric | 6.3% |
| 8541.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices | 1.6% |
| 8541.21 | Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of less than 1W | 1.4% |
| 8541.30 | Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 68% below the world average of $7.54, 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.
Semiconductors exports from Israel
Israel exported $172.7 million of semiconductors in 2024 (539 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (30%), France (11%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52.2M | 30% |
| France | $19.2M | 11% |
| China | $13.2M | 7.6% |
| Canada | $11.9M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $8.7M | 5% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 4% |
| India | $5.8M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 2.8% |
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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Israel?
Israel imported semiconductors worth $406.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($125.7 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Germany (20%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $7.54 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 semiconductors to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $197.7 million in 2017 to $406.5 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $682.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export semiconductors?
Yes. Israel exported $172.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and China. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $233.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (59% of the value) and 8541.29 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8541 page.
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