Vegetable seeds exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $109.5 million of vegetable seeds in 2024 (99 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109.5M | 99 t |
| 2023 | $95.0M | 101 t |
| 2022 | $92.3M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $92.9M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $99.1M | 385 t |
| 2019 | $87.8M | 333 t |
| 2018 | $97.6M | 338 t |
| 2017 | $111.9M | 398 t |
Where Israel exports vegetable seeds to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (19%), United States (15%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $20.4M | 19% |
| United States | $16.0M | 15% |
| Mexico | $14.6M | 13% |
| Spain | $14.0M | 13% |
| Morocco | $8.2M | 7.5% |
| Ethiopia | $4.7M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 2.1% |
| China | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,103.16 per kg, 2893% above the world average of $36.86. 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 seeds imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported vegetable seeds worth $41.8 million (306 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (49%), South Africa (11%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $20.6M | 49% |
| South Africa | $4.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 4.4% |
| France | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| United States | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Peru | $1.3M | 3% |
| Guatemala | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $665K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel vegetable seeds exports (HS 1209.91): 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 1209.91: Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable seeds exported by Israel?
Israel exported vegetable seeds worth $109.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy vegetable seeds from Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 101 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average export price of vegetable seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,103.16 per kg in 2024, 2893% above the world average of $36.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of vegetable seeds from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $111.9 million in 2017 to $109.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2017 at $111.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $98.3 million a year.
Does Israel also import vegetable seeds?
Yes. Israel imported $41.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, South Africa and Italy. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $67.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable seeds?
The HS code for vegetable seeds is subheading 1209.91. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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