Stainless steel ingots imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.6 million of stainless steel ingots in 2024 (422 tonnes). Value rose 114% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.6M | 422 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 187 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 282 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $650K | 118 t |
| 2019 | $729K | 113 t |
| 2018 | $691K | 80 t |
| 2017 | $717K | 118 t |
Where Israel imports stainless steel ingots from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), United Kingdom (24%), United States (23%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $998K | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $616K | 24% |
| United States | $585K | 23% |
| India | $139K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $103K | 4% |
| Spain | $68K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7218
| 7218.99 | Steel, stainless: semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-section | 79% |
| 7218.10 | Steel, stainless: ingots and other primary forms | 19% |
| 7218.91 | Steel, stainless: semi-finished products, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7218.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.07 per kg, 149% above the world average of $2.44. 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.
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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 7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel ingots imported by Israel?
Israel imported stainless steel ingots worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 422 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel ingots to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($998 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and the United States (23%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024, 149% above the world average of $2.44 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 stainless steel ingots to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $717 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for stainless steel ingots?
The HS code for stainless steel ingots is heading 7218. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7218.99 (79% of the value) and 7218.10 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7218 page.
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