Israel mainly imports electronics, machinery, vehicles, chemicals, and mineral fuels , and it mainly exports diamonds, electronics, chemicals, and medical/optical instruments.

Quick Scoop

In 2024, Israel’s imports were about US$91.87 billion and exports about US$60.26 billion , leaving a trade deficit of roughly US$31.61 billion.

A separate 2025 report gives very similar broad categories: imports were led by electrical machinery/electronics, vehicles, chemical products, minerals, and gems , while exports were led by electrical machinery/electronics, chemicals, diamonds, optical and medical instruments, and mineral materials.

Main imports

  • Electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Machinery and industrial equipment.
  • Vehicles and transport equipment.
  • Chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
  • Mineral fuels and other raw materials.

Main exports

  • Electronics and electrical machinery.
  • Diamonds and other gems/jewelry.
  • Chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
  • Optical, technical, and medical instruments.
  • High-tech machinery and equipment.

Trade partners

Israel’s major import partners include China, the United States, and Germany.

On the export side, the United States, the European Union, and Hong Kong are among the biggest destinations.

If you want, I can also turn this into a simple import vs. export table or break it down by countries.