Work holders imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported work holders worth $11.8 million (138 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $11.8M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 100 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 103 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 114 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 104 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 97 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 90 t |
Where Israel imports work holders from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.0M | 51% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 18% |
| China | $891K | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $812K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $723K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $534K | 4.5% |
| India | $174K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $90K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $60K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $85.60 per kg, 145% above the world average of $34.88. 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.
Work holders exports from Israel
Exports of work holders by Israel reached $1.4 million in 2024 (14 tonnes). Most of it went to Thailand (31%), United States (30%), Mexico (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $440K | 31% |
| United States | $416K | 30% |
| Mexico | $198K | 14% |
| Germany | $60K | 4.3% |
| Norway | $41K | 2.9% |
| France | $37K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $27K | 2% |
| China | $25K | 1.7% |
| India | $20K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel work holders imports (HS 8466.20): 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 8466.20: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: work holders.
Common questions
What is the value of work holders imported by Israel?
Israel imported work holders worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply work holders to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Germany (18%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of work holders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $85.60 per kg in 2024, 145% above the world average of $34.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of work holders to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Israel also export work holders?
Yes. Israel exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, the United States and Mexico. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for work holders?
The HS code for work holders is subheading 8466.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8466 page.
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