Zinc ingots imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc ingots by Israel reached $25.1 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $33.3 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 | $25.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $33.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 7.0K t |
Where Israel imports zinc ingots from
Most of the value came from Singapore (45%), Belgium (36%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $11.2M | 45% |
| Belgium | $9.1M | 36% |
| India | $2.9M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $682K | 2.7% |
| Peru | $509K | 2% |
| Japan | $284K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $220K | 0.9% |
| Luxembourg | $76K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $46K | 0.2% |
| United States | $30K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7901
| 7901.11 | Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc | 97% |
| 7901.20 | Zinc: unwrought, alloys | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 96% above the world average of $1.48. 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 7901: Zinc; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ingots imported by Israel?
Israel imported zinc ingots worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc ingots to Israel?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Belgium (36%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $1.48 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 zinc ingots to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $33.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for zinc ingots?
The HS code for zinc ingots is heading 7901. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7901.11 (97% of the value) and 7901.20 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
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