Steel drums imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel drums by Israel reached $33.1 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 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 | $33.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $33.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 7.7K t |
Where Israel imports steel drums from
Most of the value came from Turkey (17%), United Kingdom (15%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.8M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 13% |
| China | $3.2M | 9.8% |
| United States | $3.2M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 6.4% |
| Greece | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $912K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $684K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.29 | Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no.… | 69% |
| 7310.10 | Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not… | 17% |
| 7310.21 | Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or… | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 35% above the world average of $3.78. 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 drums exports from Israel
Israel exported $8.6 million of steel drums in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (17%), Jordan (16%), Greece (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+880% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 17% |
| Jordan | $1.4M | 16% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 15% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $472K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $410K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $374K | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $350K | 4.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $210K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $178K | 2.1% |
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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Israel?
Israel imported steel drums worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Israel?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $3.78 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 drums to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $35.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export steel drums?
Yes. Israel exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Jordan and Greece. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7310.29 (69% of the value) and 7310.10 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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