Welding flux imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $4.0 million of welding flux in 2024 (724 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.0 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 | $4.0M | 724 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 548 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 973 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 697 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 611 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 657 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 462 t |
Where Israel imports welding flux from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), Japan (23%), Germany (20%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 27% |
| Japan | $930K | 23% |
| Germany | $782K | 20% |
| Italy | $430K | 11% |
| France | $156K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $113K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $80K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $80K | 2% |
| China | $74K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3810
| 3810.10 | Pickling preparations for metal surfaces: soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials | 68% |
| 3810.90 | Fluxes and other auxiliary preparations: for soldering, brazing or welding, or preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods | 32% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, close to the world average of $5.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3810: Metal-pickling preparations; fluxes etc for soldering, brazing; welding powders, pastes of metal and other materials; preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding flux imported by Israel?
Israel imported welding flux worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding flux to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Germany (20%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding flux per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $5.11 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 welding flux to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2019 at $5.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for welding flux?
The HS code for welding flux is heading 3810. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 3810.10 (68% of the value) and 3810.90 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3810 page.
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