Wheat flour imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $18.6 million of wheat flour in 2024 (36.3 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.7 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 | $18.6M | 36.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 41.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 38.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 52.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 61.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 69.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 45.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 52.8K t |
Where Israel imports wheat flour from
Most of the value came from Italy (36%), Germany (20%), Moldova (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.7M | 36% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 20% |
| Moldova | $2.5M | 14% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 12% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| France | $611K | 3.3% |
| Russia | $477K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $399K | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | $104K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat flour exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.9 million of wheat flour in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 94% |
| Canada | $40K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $12K | 0.6% |
| Cameroon | $10K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.3% |
| Panama | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour imported by Israel?
Israel imported wheat flour worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat flour to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Moldova (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Moldova grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.45 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 wheat flour to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $26.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export wheat flour?
Yes. Israel exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
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