Steel semi-finished products imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $8.7 million of steel semi-finished products in 2024 (98 tonnes). That is 1259% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.6 million.
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 | $8.7M | 98 t |
| 2023 | $642K | 330 t |
| 2022 | $522K | 372 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Israel imports steel semi-finished products from
One supplier dominates: Mauritius accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $8.5M | 97% |
| China | $67K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 0.7% |
| India | $40K | 0.5% |
| United States | $30K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $13K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7207
| 7207.19 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or… | 99% |
| 7207.11 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including… | 0.7% |
| 7207.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.94 per kg, 14723% above the world average of $0.60. 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 semi-finished products exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported steel semi-finished products worth $313 thousand. Turkey alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $291K | 93% |
| Canada | $22K | 7% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
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 7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of steel semi-finished products imported by Israel?
Israel imported steel semi-finished products worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply steel semi-finished products to Israel?
Mauritius was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel semi-finished products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $88.94 per kg in 2024, 14723% above the world average of $0.60 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 semi-finished products to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 714%. The peak was 2020 at $11.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export steel semi-finished products?
Yes. Israel exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Canada and India. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel semi-finished products?
The HS code for steel semi-finished products is heading 7207. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7207.19 (99% of the value) and 7207.11 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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