Sunglasses imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported sunglasses worth $57.7 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 3% 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 | $57.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $59.5M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $57.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $57.2M | 205 t |
| 2020 | $40.4M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $63.4M | 311 t |
| 2018 | $49.6M | 253 t |
| 2017 | $52.4M | 270 t |
Where Israel imports sunglasses from
Italy alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $34.3M | 59% |
| China | $15.3M | 27% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $991K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $738K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $712K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $618K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $437K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $410K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.76 per kg, 85% below the world average of $118.69, 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.
Sunglasses exports from Israel
Exports of sunglasses by Israel reached $2.4 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (38%), United States (30%), Thailand (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+823% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $911K | 38% |
| United States | $730K | 30% |
| Thailand | $165K | 6.9% |
| Cyprus | $96K | 4% |
| Ukraine | $94K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $55K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 1.9% |
| Uruguay | $39K | 1.6% |
| France | $39K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel sunglasses imports (HS 9004.10): 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 9004.10: Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of sunglasses imported by Israel?
Israel imported sunglasses worth $57.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunglasses to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($34.3 million), followed by China (27%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.76 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $118.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunglasses to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.4 million in 2017 to $57.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $63.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.7 million a year.
Does Israel also export sunglasses?
Yes. Israel exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Thailand. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $55.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunglasses?
The HS code for sunglasses is subheading 9004.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
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