Ships imports in Israel: data and top supplier countries
Israel imported $313.5 million of ships in 2024. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $392.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313.5M | - |
| 2023 | $267.8M | 46.4K t |
| 2022 | $392.3M | 171.3K t |
| 2021 | $167.9M | 128.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $55.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $169.3M | 41.8K t |
| 2017 | $113.7M | 345 t |
Where Israel imports ships from
Singapore alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $188.0M | 60% |
| Cyprus | $64.1M | 20% |
| China | $46.0M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $15.1M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $339K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8901
| 8901.10 | Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds | 75% |
| 8901.90 | Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8901.
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
Common questions
What is the value of ships imported by Israel?
Israel imported ships worth $313.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 37th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply ships to Israel?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($188.0 million), followed by Cyprus (20%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
How have imports of ships to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.7 million in 2017 to $313.5 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2022 at $392.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for ships?
The HS code for ships is heading 8901. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8901.10 (75% of the value) and 8901.90 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Israel trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.