Transformer imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer by Israel reached $606.3 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $606.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $657.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $720.8M | 26.0K t |
| 2021 | $528.5M | 21.6K t |
| 2020 | $415.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $349.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $365.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $302.0M | 10.1K t |
Where Israel imports transformer from
Most of the value came from China (26%), United States (12%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $155.7M | 26% |
| United States | $72.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $49.1M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $38.6M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $34.1M | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $24.3M | 4% |
| Ireland | $19.8M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $19.7M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $19.6M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $18.4M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Electrical static converters | 72% |
| 8504.90 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof | 8.2% |
| 8504.50 | Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504 | 6.7% |
| 8504.23 | Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA | 5.8% |
| 8504.31 | Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA | 3.2% |
| 8504.33 | Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA | 1.3% |
| 8504.34 | Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA | 1.1% |
| 8504.22 | Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.44 per kg, 48% above the world average of $23.20. 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.
Transformer exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported transformer worth $428.1 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (28%), Netherlands (11%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $120.2M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $47.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $41.6M | 9.7% |
| China | $40.3M | 9.4% |
| Hungary | $22.8M | 5.3% |
| India | $16.3M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $15.1M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $13.4M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $13.1M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $11.8M | 2.8% |
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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Israel?
Israel imported transformer worth $606.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($155.7 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.44 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $23.20 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 transformer to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $302.0 million in 2017 to $606.3 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $720.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export transformer?
Yes. Israel exported $428.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $178.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (72% of the value) and 8504.90 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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