Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (ILS)
Top Indian exports to Israel
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Diamonds/gems & jewellery | 0.65 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.36 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.11 |
| Machinery | 0.1 |
| Made-up textiles | 0.09 |
| Cereals/rice | 0.08 |
| Aluminium | 0.08 |
| Ceramics/tiles | 0.08 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Israel
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Electrical equipment | 0.37 |
| Fertilisers/potash | 0.13 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.12 |
| Machinery | 0.1 |
| Aluminium | 0.08 |
| Misc chemicals | 0.06 |
Regulators and import rules in Israel
Key bodies: Israel Tax Authority — Customs; Ministry of Health — Israel Food Service (food import licences, 'Cornflakes reform' easing), pharma division; Standards Institution of Israel (SII) & Commissioner of Standardization, Ministry of Economy (import standards reform adopting EU/intl standards); Ministry of Agriculture PPIS (plant) & Veterinary Services; Chief Rabbinate (kosher, voluntary but commercially key).
Shipping from India to Israel
Main ports and entry points: Haifa (incl. Bay Port, Adani-operated since 2023); Ashdod; Eilat (Red Sea). Air: TLV
Indian community
142,000 (PIO 100,000 — Bene Israel/Cochin/Baghdadi Jewish communities + NRI 42,000 incl. caregivers and, since 2024, construction workers) [S6]
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Israel?
US$2.15 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by diamonds/gems & jewellery, electrical equipment, organic chemicals.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Israel?
No FTA; India–Israel FTA negotiations (terms of reference signed 2025) [S7]
How long is shipping from India to Israel?
Typically 12–18 d to Haifa/Ashdod via Suez; Eilat via Red Sea (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2; Red Sea security situation affects routing) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Israel?
Israel Tax Authority — Customs; Ministry of Health — Israel Food Service (food import licences, 'Cornflakes reform' easing), pharma division; Standards Institution of Israel (SII) & Commissioner of Standardization, Ministry of Economy (import standards reform adopting EU/intl standards); Ministry of Agriculture PPIS (plant) & Veterinary Services; Chief Rabbinate (kosher, voluntary but commercially key).
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