Yogurt and fermented milk imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $5.1 million of yogurt and fermented milk in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $5.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $531K | 213 t |
Where Israel imports yogurt and fermented milk from
The largest suppliers were Greece (39%), Lithuania (14%), Poland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $2.0M | 39% |
| Lithuania | $717K | 14% |
| Poland | $468K | 9.1% |
| Russia | $445K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $434K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $398K | 7.8% |
| Latvia | $347K | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $82K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $74K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $52K | 1% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.10 | Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or… | 65% |
| 0403.90 | Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added… | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.86. 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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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 0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk imported by Israel?
Israel imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply yogurt and fermented milk to Israel?
Greece was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Lithuania (14%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.86 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 yogurt and fermented milk to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $531 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 864%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0403.10 (65% of the value) and 0403.90 (35%). 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 0403 page.
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