Stainless steel rod imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported stainless steel rod worth $2.1 million (346 tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 346 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 272 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 282 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 273 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 231 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 320 t |
Where Israel imports stainless steel rod from
The largest suppliers were India (21%), United States (16%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $442K | 21% |
| United States | $332K | 16% |
| Germany | $275K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 9.6% |
| Bulgaria | $192K | 9% |
| Taiwan | $147K | 6.9% |
| Portugal | $125K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 5% |
| Italy | $83K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $81K | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.17 per kg, 34% above the world average of $4.62. 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.
Stainless steel rod exports from Israel
Exports of stainless steel rod by Israel reached $1.6 million in 2024 (98 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+945% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $857K | 53% |
| Singapore | $452K | 28% |
| Italy | $283K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 1.7% |
| China | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel stainless steel rod imports (HS 7222.11): 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 7222.11: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel rod imported by Israel?
Israel imported stainless steel rod worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 346 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel rod to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($442 thousand), followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel rod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $4.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel rod to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export stainless steel rod?
Yes. Israel exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Singapore and Italy. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $506 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel rod?
The HS code for stainless steel rod is subheading 7222.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 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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