Tower cranes imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported tower cranes worth $42.5 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.7 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 | $42.5M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $74.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $53.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $51.6M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $52.3M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $52.9M | 15.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 10.6K t |
Where Israel imports tower cranes from
Most of the value came from China (27%), France (23%), Switzerland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.6M | 27% |
| France | $9.7M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $6.3M | 15% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| India | $826K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $823K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $425K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 28% above the world average of $2.87. 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.
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The shipment records behind Israel tower cranes imports (HS 8426.20): 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 8426.20: Cranes: tower cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of tower cranes imported by Israel?
Israel imported tower cranes worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply tower cranes to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by France (23%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of tower cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tower cranes to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $74.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tower cranes?
The HS code for tower cranes is subheading 8426.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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