Welded link chain imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.6 million of welded link chain in 2024 (738 tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.8 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 | $2.6M | 738 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 491 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 496 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 747 t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 687 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 735 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 656 t |
Where Israel imports welded link chain from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), South Africa (12%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $999K | 38% |
| South Africa | $321K | 12% |
| Germany | $305K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $297K | 11% |
| Italy | $246K | 9.5% |
| Cyprus | $145K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $70K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $54K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded link chain exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported welded link chain worth $208 thousand (6 tonnes). United States alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $147K | 71% |
| Canada | $47K | 23% |
| Chile | $6K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $3K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $3K | 1.3% |
| France | $2K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel welded link chain imports (HS 7315.82): 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 7315.82: Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of welded link chain imported by Israel?
Israel imported welded link chain worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 738 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded link chain to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($999 thousand), followed by South Africa (12%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded link chain to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2020 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export welded link chain?
Yes. Israel exported $208 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Chile. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded link chain?
The HS code for welded link chain is subheading 7315.82. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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