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Magnesite market in Israel

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, Israel's magnesite production and market volume showed significant fluctuations. Output started at 113 thousand tons in 2018, dipped to 105.4 thousand tons in 2019, then recovered to 113.9 thousand tons in 2020. A sharp rise followed in 2021, reaching 131.2 thousand tons, before a steep drop to 94.2 thousand tons in 2022. Market size mirrored this pattern, moving from 113.3 thousand tons to 94.3 thousand tons over the period.

In 2023, the state-owned company ICL, a key player in the minerals sector, expanded its international operations through green energy agreements and acquisitions, reflecting continued investment and government backing for the magnesium and fertilizer industry. The following year, 2024, saw the implementation of a new allergen labeling reform affecting food and supplement packaging, while the longstanding government omission of adding magnesium to desalinated water continued to influence local consumption patterns. Notably, exports of magnesite reached 2.4 thousand tons in 2024, indicating a potential shift in trade flows.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Israel
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Israel in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Israel in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production magnesite in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Israel was among the world's leading producers of magnesite, ranking 16th globally by production volume.

Top producers of magnesite, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of magnesite, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Israel produced 113.9 K t of magnesite, representing a moderate increase of 8.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.2%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 25.6%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Israel in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.6%	(6.8%)	8.1%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports magnesite from Israel

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, magnesite exports from Israel amounted to 1.7 t, showing a sharp decline of 94.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 99.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -86.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.8%)	n/a	n/a	(86.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland and Germany were the primary destinations for Israel's magnesite exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of the total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Israel in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Israel's magnesite exports were valued at 1.0 K $ US, marking a significant decrease of 95.9% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 99.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 81.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Israel in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.9%)	n/a	n/a	(81.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France was the dominant buyer of magnesite from Israel in value terms, holding a share of 90.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Israel in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports magnesite to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Magnesite imports into Israel increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 758.9 t, reflecting a sharp rise of 42.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 872.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 113.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.4%	332.6%	42.8%	113.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, China, Spain, and the Netherlands were the main sources of magnesite imports into Israel in kind. China accounted for 54.0% of imports, Spain for 20.3%, and the Netherlands for 8.7%, together representing 83.0% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Israel in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Israel's magnesite imports increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 217.0 K $ US, indicating a strong growth of 13.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 352.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Israel in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	89.6%	109.9%	13.6%	65.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Spain, and China were the key partners for Israel's magnesite imports in value terms. Greece contributed 34.4% of import value, Spain 26.5%, and China 21.0%, collectively making up 81.9% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Israel in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io