Video games and game equipment imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported video games and game equipment worth $97.1 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $123.7 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 | $97.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $123.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $104.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $90.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $65.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $73.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $83.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $47.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Israel imports video games and game equipment from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (42%), China (16%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+652% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $40.9M | 42% |
| China | $16.0M | 16% |
| United States | $8.1M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $6.4M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.50 | Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30 | 68% |
| 9504.90 | Games: articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c.… | 15% |
| 9504.40 | Games: playing cards | 11% |
| 9504.30 | Games: operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic… | 4.8% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.61 per kg, 28% above the world average of $32.48. 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.
Video games and game equipment exports from Israel
Exports of video games and game equipment by Israel reached $13.3 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), United Kingdom (14%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.6M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 11% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| France | $981K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $741K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $499K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $362K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $309K | 2.3% |
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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by Israel?
Israel imported video games and game equipment worth $97.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($40.9 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.61 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $32.48 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 video games and game equipment to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.9 million in 2017 to $97.1 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2023 at $123.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export video games and game equipment?
Yes. Israel exported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $83.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9504.50 (68% of the value) and 9504.90 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9504 page.
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