Smoking tobacco imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smoking tobacco by Israel reached $30.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 60% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $42.6 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 | $30.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 903 t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports smoking tobacco from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (35%), Denmark (23%), Czech Republic (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $10.8M | 36% |
| Denmark | $6.8M | 23% |
| Czech Republic | $4.8M | 16% |
| Hungary | $3.0M | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $553K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $153K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $43K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.32 per kg, 68% above the world average of $13.85. 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.
Smoking tobacco exports from Israel
Israel exported $204 thousand of smoking tobacco in 2024 (6 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (28%), Switzerland (24%), Norway (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $57K | 28% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 24% |
| Norway | $36K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 17% |
| Australia | $18K | 8.8% |
| Sweden | $4K | 2% |
| Georgia | $3K | 1.5% |
| Malta | $3K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel smoking tobacco imports (HS 2403.19): 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 2403.19: Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking tobacco imported by Israel?
Israel imported smoking tobacco worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoking tobacco to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Denmark (23%) and the Czech Republic (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoking tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.32 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smoking tobacco to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.0 million a year.
Does Israel also export smoking tobacco?
Yes. Israel exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Switzerland and Norway. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoking tobacco?
The HS code for smoking tobacco is subheading 2403.19. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
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