Tea imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $18.3 million of tea in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 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 | $18.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 3.3K t |
Where Israel imports tea from
One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $10.2M | 56% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Russia | $697K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $608K | 3.3% |
| France | $550K | 3% |
| Germany | $529K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $467K | 2.6% |
| China | $392K | 2.2% |
| India | $266K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.30 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 72% |
| 0902.10 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 13% |
| 0902.40 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 13% |
| 0902.20 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.87 per kg, 113% above the world average of $3.70. 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.
Tea exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported tea worth $2.4 million (156 tonnes). United States alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 62% |
| Japan | $238K | 10% |
| Spain | $188K | 7.9% |
| Cyprus | $76K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $59K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 2.3% |
| Ukraine | $55K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $52K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $41K | 1.7% |
| France | $30K | 1.3% |
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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Israel?
Israel imported tea worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Israel?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Poland (12%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.87 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $3.70 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 tea to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $19.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export tea?
Yes. Israel exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Japan and Spain. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0902.30 (72% of the value) and 0902.10 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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