Stainless steel scrap exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of stainless steel scrap by Israel reached $28.1 million in 2024 (38.5 thousand tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $101.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.1M | 38.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $101.6M | 226.2K t |
| 2021 | $41.1M | 23.3K t |
| 2020 | $37.7M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 15.7K t |
Where Israel exports stainless steel scrap to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (41%), Greece (33%), India (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $11.5M | 41% |
| Greece | $9.2M | 33% |
| India | $4.2M | 15% |
| Albania | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $367K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $265K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $201K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $189K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 48% below the world average of $1.41, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Israel stainless steel scrap exports (HS 7204.21): 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 7204.21: Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel scrap exported by Israel?
Israel exported stainless steel scrap worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless steel scrap from Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Greece (33%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of stainless steel scrap from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $101.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel scrap?
The HS code for stainless steel scrap is subheading 7204.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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