Whey and milk products exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of whey and milk products by Israel reached $3.8 million in 2024 (494 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 494 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 957 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 499 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $543K | 448 t |
| 2018 | $342K | 164 t |
| 2017 | $316K | 53 t |
Where Israel exports whey and milk products to
Most of it went to Netherlands (45%), United States (28%), Italy (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 45% |
| United States | $1.1M | 28% |
| Italy | $719K | 19% |
| Ireland | $327K | 8.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0404
| 0404.10 | Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 100% |
| 0404.90 | Dairy produce: natural milk constituents (excluding whey), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, n.e.c. in chapter 04 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0404.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.77 per kg, 517% above the world average of $1.26. 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.
Whey and milk products imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported whey and milk products worth $1.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (24%), Spain (19%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $464K | 24% |
| Spain | $366K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $312K | 16% |
| Poland | $196K | 10% |
| Germany | $184K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $118K | 6.1% |
| United States | $110K | 5.7% |
| France | $97K | 5% |
| Turkey | $63K | 3.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $14K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0404: Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of whey and milk products exported by Israel?
Israel exported whey and milk products worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 494 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 118 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy whey and milk products from Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (28%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of whey and milk products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.77 per kg in 2024, 517% above the world average of $1.26 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 exports of whey and milk products from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $316 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import whey and milk products?
Yes. Israel imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey and milk products?
The HS code for whey and milk products is heading 0404. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0404.10 (100% of the value) and 0404.90 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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