Unwrought tantalum imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $13.7 million of unwrought tantalum in 2024 (30 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 58 countries. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.8 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 | $13.7M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $30.8M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 81 t |
Where Israel imports unwrought tantalum from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (34%), China (27%), United States (22%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.7M | 34% |
| China | $3.7M | 27% |
| United States | $3.0M | 22% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $335K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $116K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $451.42 per kg, close to the world average of $421.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unwrought tantalum exports from Israel
Exports of unwrought tantalum by Israel reached $264 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $264K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel unwrought tantalum imports (HS 8103.20): 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 8103.20: Tantalum: unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering, powders.
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought tantalum imported by Israel?
Israel imported unwrought tantalum worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 58 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply unwrought tantalum to Israel?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (27%) and the United States (22%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of unwrought tantalum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $451.42 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $421.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unwrought tantalum to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does Israel also export unwrought tantalum?
Yes. Israel exported $264 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought tantalum?
The HS code for unwrought tantalum is subheading 8103.20. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8103 page.
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