Signal flare imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of signal flare by Israel reached $4.4 million in 2024 (47 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.6 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 | $4.4M | 47 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 12 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 51 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 130 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 60 t |
Where Israel imports signal flare from
United States alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 78% |
| China | $594K | 13% |
| Germany | $315K | 7.1% |
| India | $66K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $94.58 per kg, 151% above the world average of $37.61. 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.
Signal flare exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported signal flare worth $5.8 million (31 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 88 countries for exports of this product. India alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.8M | 65% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 28% |
| Colombia | $284K | 4.9% |
| Cyprus | $136K | 2.3% |
| United States | $45K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel signal flare imports (HS 3604.90): 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 3604.90: Pyrotechnic products: signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks).
Common questions
What is the value of signal flare imported by Israel?
Israel imported signal flare worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply signal flare to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of signal flare per kg?
The average declared import value was about $94.58 per kg in 2024, 151% above the world average of $37.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of signal flare to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Israel also export signal flare?
Yes. Israel exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Kenya and Colombia. That compares with imports of $4.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for signal flare?
The HS code for signal flare is subheading 3604.90. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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