Soybeans imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $202.6 million of soybeans in 2024 (386.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $380.6 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 | $202.6M | 386.0K t |
| 2023 | $176.2M | 301.6K t |
| 2022 | $380.6M | 573.4K t |
| 2021 | $303.6M | 521.9K t |
| 2020 | $252.0M | 565.3K t |
| 2019 | $150.7M | 398.7K t |
| 2018 | $176.4M | 418.1K t |
| 2017 | $280.6M | 736.7K t |
Where Israel imports soybeans from
Most of the value came from Brazil (38%), Switzerland (30%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $76.2M | 38% |
| Switzerland | $60.8M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $31.1M | 15% |
| Canada | $18.0M | 8.9% |
| China | $4.8M | 2.4% |
| United States | $4.7M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 0% |
| France | $21K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 100% |
| 1201.10 | Soya beans: seed, whether or not broken | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans imported by Israel?
Israel imported soybeans worth $202.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply soybeans to Israel?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($76.2 million), followed by Switzerland (30%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.47 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 soybeans to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $280.6 million in 2017 to $202.6 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $380.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1201.90 (100% of the value) and 1201.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1201 page.
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