Steel articles imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported steel articles worth $277.5 million (39.5 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $277.5M | 39.5K t |
| 2023 | $236.7M | 39.3K t |
| 2022 | $236.2M | 35.7K t |
| 2021 | $218.5M | 34.7K t |
| 2020 | $175.3M | 27.7K t |
| 2019 | $157.2M | 34.0K t |
| 2018 | $128.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2017 | $136.8M | 27.1K t |
Where Israel imports steel articles from
Most of the value came from China (36%), United States (13%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+873% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $98.7M | 36% |
| United States | $36.0M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $30.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $21.5M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $14.6M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $10.6M | 3.8% |
| India | $8.1M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $4.3M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 92% |
| 7326.19 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked | 4.3% |
| 7326.20 | Iron or steel: wire articles | 3.8% |
| 7326.11 | Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.02 per kg, 59% above the world average of $4.42. 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.
Steel articles exports from Israel
Israel exported $68.5 million of steel articles in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Germany (14%), Romania (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.8M | 19% |
| Germany | $9.6M | 14% |
| Romania | $5.6M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 7% |
| Senegal | $4.5M | 6.5% |
| China | $2.9M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| India | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Israel?
Israel imported steel articles worth $277.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($98.7 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Hong Kong (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 873% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.02 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $4.42 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 steel articles to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $136.8 million in 2017 to $277.5 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export steel articles?
Yes. Israel exported $68.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Romania. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $209.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (92% of the value) and 7326.19 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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