Steel wire ropes imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported steel wire ropes worth $30.8 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $50.8 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 | $30.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $40.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $50.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 22.9K t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.1M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 24.4K t |
Where Israel imports steel wire ropes from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.2M | 78% |
| United States | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $898K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $746K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $631K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $364K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $341K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $268K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $183K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $144K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 92% |
| 7312.90 | Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 58% above the world average of $2.04. 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 wire ropes exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported steel wire ropes worth $4.2 million (693 tonnes). United States alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 84% |
| Morocco | $180K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $108K | 2.5% |
| Slovenia | $74K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $56K | 1.3% |
| China | $55K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 0.7% |
| Peru | $27K | 0.6% |
| France | $22K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $22K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by Israel?
Israel imported steel wire ropes worth $30.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire ropes to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $2.04 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 wire ropes to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $30.8 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $50.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export steel wire ropes?
Yes. Israel exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Morocco and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
The HS code for steel wire ropes is heading 7312. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7312.10 (92% of the value) and 7312.90 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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