Israel produces a mix of high-tech goods, chemicals, diamonds, and some agricultural products, and its exports are led by electrical machinery, gems and precious metals, optical/medical instruments, and chemicals. A simple way to think about it: Israel’s economy exports a lot of technology-heavy and value-added products rather than just raw materials.

Main things Israel produces

  • Electronics and electrical equipment.
  • Optical, technical, and medical devices.
  • Chemicals and pharmaceutical-related products.
  • Cut and polished diamonds and other precious stones.
  • Agricultural goods such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Main exports

Export category| What it includes
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Electrical machinery and equipment| Computers, electronics, and related devices 59
Gems and precious metals| Especially diamonds 135
Optical/medical instruments| Scientific, technical, and medical apparatus 359
Chemicals| Including industrial chemicals and some pharmaceutical products 159
Agriculture| Citrus, fruit, vegetables, and flowers 710

Trade partners

The biggest buyers of Israeli exports include the United States, and also countries such as Hong Kong, Ireland, China, Belgium, the UK, and India depending on the product mix and year.

TL;DR: Israel mainly exports tech, diamonds, chemicals, and some farm goods.