Israel-India Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $5.63B total volume •Israel deficit: $2.01B

IsraelIndia

$1.81B

Exports (2023)

IndiaIsrael

$3.82B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.01B

Deficit for Israel

Total Trade

$5.63B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Israel and India. Green line shows exports from Israel, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Israel-India commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

IsraelIndia Exports

$1.81B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.1% top product
1Spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
$182.30M
10.1% of exports
2Ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93
$130.33M
7.2% of exports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
$120.85M
6.7% of exports
4Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$70.31M
3.9% of exports
5Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$62.67M
3.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Israel's export portfolio to India demonstrates strategic specialization, with spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndiaIsrael Imports

$3.82B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
37.3% concentration
1Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$1.42B
37.3% of imports
2Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set
$820.26M
21.5% of imports
3Firearms: parts and accessories, of firearms other than the military weapons of heading 9301
$110.83M
2.9% of imports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$104.54M
2.7% of imports
5Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%
$69.84M
1.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Israel's import pattern from India reveals significant dependencyin petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Israel demonstrates competitive strength in exportingspacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles to India, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $5.63B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Israel-India Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $5.63 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Israel maintains a deficit of $2.01 billion
  • Export Focus: Israel's primary exports include spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles, ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from India include petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set, firearms: parts and accessories, of firearms other than the military weapons of heading 9301

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $5.63B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Israel leveraging its comparative advantages in spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Israel's specialization in spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehiclescomplements India's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $5.63B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $5.63B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $5.63 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles and petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Israel's trade deficit of $2.01 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Israel and India represents a total trade volume of $5.63 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Israel, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.01 billion.

Export Strengths

Israel's exports to India total $1.81 billion, with competitive advantages in spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles, representing $182.30M or10.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from India amount to $3.82 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, with Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils comprising37.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Israel's strategic sourcing from India. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023