Sports equipment imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported sports equipment worth $135.0 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $207.7 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 | $135.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $138.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $177.2M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $207.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $149.2M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $106.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $105.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $94.1M | 9.8K t |
Where Israel imports sports equipment from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United States (11%), Ireland (6%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.8M | 35% |
| United States | $15.2M | 11% |
| Ireland | $8.2M | 6% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $6.1M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $5.9M | 4.3% |
| France | $4.7M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Athletics and gymnastics equipment | 47% |
| 9506.99 | Equipment for outdoor games and recreation n.e.c. in heading no. 9506 | 29% |
| 9506.29 | Water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards | 7.4% |
| 9506.62 | Balls: inflatable | 6.8% |
| 9506.40 | Table-tennis articles and equipment | 2.7% |
| 9506.69 | Balls: (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis) | 1.8% |
| 9506.70 | Skates: ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached | 1.6% |
| 9506.51 | Lawn-tennis racquets: whether or not strung | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.27 per kg, close to the world average of $8.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports equipment exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported sports equipment worth $8.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (27%), Canada (19%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 27% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $913K | 11% |
| Germany | $690K | 8% |
| Romania | $344K | 4% |
| Italy | $319K | 3.7% |
| France | $246K | 2.9% |
| India | $193K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $179K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $144K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Israel?
Israel imported sports equipment worth $135.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($47.8 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Ireland (6%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.27 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $8.67 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 sports equipment to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.1 million in 2017 to $135.0 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $207.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export sports equipment?
Yes. Israel exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $126.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (47% of the value) and 9506.99 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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