Small arms ammunition imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported small arms ammunition worth $108.1 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 185 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $108.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $94.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $49.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $59.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $32.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 762 t |
Where Israel imports small arms ammunition from
United States alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $101.7M | 94% |
| Czech Republic | $4.9M | 4.6% |
| Romania | $573K | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $540K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $244K | 0.2% |
| France | $73K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 0% |
| Germany | $17K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.80 per kg, 20% below the world average of $28.59, 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.
Small arms ammunition exports from Israel
Israel exported $28.4 million of small arms ammunition in 2024 (536 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.9M | 53% |
| Malawi | $8.9M | 31% |
| Montenegro | $4.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $72K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel small arms ammunition imports (HS 9306.30): 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 9306.30: Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306.
Common questions
What is the value of small arms ammunition imported by Israel?
Israel imported small arms ammunition worth $108.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 185 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply small arms ammunition to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($101.7 million), followed by the Czech Republic (5%) and Romania (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of small arms ammunition per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.80 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $28.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small arms ammunition to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $108.1 million in 2024, an increase of 363%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.6 million a year.
Does Israel also export small arms ammunition?
Yes. Israel exported $28.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Malawi and Montenegro. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $79.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for small arms ammunition?
The HS code for small arms ammunition is subheading 9306.30. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Israel, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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