Wooden posts and beams imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $4.6 million of wooden posts and beams in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.3 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 | $4.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Israel imports wooden posts and beams from
Most of the value came from Slovakia (40%), China (22%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $1.8M | 40% |
| China | $1.0M | 22% |
| Germany | $495K | 11% |
| Russia | $396K | 8.7% |
| Slovenia | $377K | 8.3% |
| Austria | $289K | 6.3% |
| Poland | $51K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $42K | 0.9% |
| Estonia | $32K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
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The shipment records behind Israel wooden posts and beams imports (HS 4418.60): 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 4418.60: Wood: posts and beams.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden posts and beams imported by Israel?
Israel imported wooden posts and beams worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 161 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden posts and beams to Israel?
Slovakia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (22%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden posts and beams per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden posts and beams to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2021 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden posts and beams?
The HS code for wooden posts and beams is subheading 4418.60. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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