Vegetable materials imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vegetable materials by Israel reached $5.6 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $5.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Israel imports vegetable materials from
India alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 51% |
| Spain | $768K | 14% |
| Sri Lanka | $698K | 12% |
| Singapore | $390K | 6.9% |
| Romania | $331K | 5.9% |
| United States | $144K | 2.6% |
| China | $113K | 2% |
| Canada | $51K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $41K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 440% above the world average of $0.25. 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.
Vegetable materials exports from Israel
Exports of vegetable materials by Israel reached $2.6 million in 2024 (150 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 97% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.9% |
| Luxembourg | $21K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1404: Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable materials imported by Israel?
Israel imported vegetable materials worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable materials to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Sri Lanka (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 440% above the world average of $0.25 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 vegetable materials to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export vegetable materials?
Yes. Israel exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kenya and Luxembourg. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable materials?
The HS code for vegetable materials is heading 1404. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1404.90. It sits in HS chapter 14 (vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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