The fastest-growing Israeli export markets in 2025 were Poland, Germany and the United Arab Emirates, according to Olam's analysis of JETRO trade statistics. Poland's purchases of Israeli goods rose about 51.6%, Germany's 28.2% and the UAE's 26.5%. Growth came even though Israel's total merchandise exports fell about 3.9% during the year.
Last updated: November 1, 2026
South Korea, Taiwan and India also increased purchases. Olam examined country-level trade data to identify the markets expanding their purchases despite the broader decline. For the full ranking of Israel's biggest buyers, see Olam's 20 largest export markets.
Which are the 10 fastest-growing Israeli export markets?
Ten growing destinations lead Olam's selected-country analysis of Israeli merchandise exports in 2025, ranked by percentage growth. The ranking is not a list of every country worldwide.
| Rank | Country | 2024 Exports | 2025 Exports | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | $382M | $579M | +51.6% |
| 2 | Germany | $2.36B | $3.03B | +28.2% |
| 3 | UAE | $503M | $636M | +26.5% |
| 4 | South Korea | $906M | $1.11B | +22.7% |
| 5 | Taiwan | $960M | $1.11B | +15.5% |
| 6 | Singapore | $751M | $825M | +9.9% |
| 7 | Brazil | $1.15B | $1.26B | +9.3% |
| 8 | Canada | $570M | $615M | +7.9% |
| 9 | Japan | $891M | $952M | +6.9% |
| 10 | India | $2.30B | $2.46B | +6.7% |
Source: JETRO and Global Trade Atlas. Values and growth rates are rounded, so a growth rate recomputed from the rounded values may differ by a few tenths of a point.
How much did Poland's purchases of Israeli goods grow?
Poland's purchases of Israeli merchandise grew approximately 51.6%, from about $382 million in 2024 to $579 million in 2025, the strongest percentage increase among the selected markets.
Poland's total purchases remain small compared with those of Germany, China or India. The growth rate nevertheless suggests that Poland deserves closer examination as an expanding European destination. Product-level trade data would be needed to identify which industries drove the increase.
How much did Germany add as an Israeli export market?
Germany's purchases of Israeli merchandise increased approximately $665 million, from about $2.36 billion in 2024 to $3.03 billion in 2025, growth of approximately 28.2%. This was the largest absolute increase among the selected markets.
Germany combines a large existing trade relationship with substantial annual growth. Unlike Poland, which grew from a smaller base, Germany added hundreds of millions of dollars in purchases and became Israel's second-largest individual merchandise export destination. For Israeli businesses examining European expansion, Germany stands out for further investigation.
How fast did Israeli exports to the UAE grow in 2025?
Israeli merchandise exports to the United Arab Emirates grew approximately 26.5% in 2025, from about $503 million to $636 million.
The UAE's performance contrasts with the decline in Israel's overall merchandise exports. Its continued growth suggests the commercial relationship kept its momentum despite difficult regional conditions. The statistics do not reveal which industries accounted for the increase.
How did Israeli exports to South Korea perform?
Israeli merchandise exports to South Korea grew approximately 22.7% in 2025, reaching about $1.11 billion. South Korea's performance was substantially stronger than China's, where Israeli merchandise exports declined slightly.
The difference shows why Asian markets should be examined individually rather than treated as a single export destination.
How much did Israeli exports to Taiwan grow?
Israeli merchandise exports to Taiwan grew approximately 15.5% in 2025, reaching roughly $1.11 billion. Taiwan ranked among the stronger-performing Asian destinations in the selected sample.
Product-level data would be needed to establish how much of the increase came from electronics, industrial equipment, semiconductor-related products or other categories.
What explains Singapore's 9.9% growth as a market?
Singapore purchased approximately $825 million in Israeli merchandise in 2025, up about 9.9% from $751 million in 2024. That places Singapore among the growing destinations examined.
Singapore is also a commercial and logistics center, which makes it relevant to understanding regional supply chains. The country recorded as the immediate export destination may not always be the final market for the goods.
How did Brazil perform as an Israeli export market?
Brazil increased its purchases of Israeli merchandise approximately 9.3%, from about $1.15 billion in 2024 to $1.26 billion in 2025. Brazil was one of Israel's largest individual export destinations in Latin America.
Its performance illustrates the value of looking beyond North America, Europe and Asia when assessing Israeli international trade.
How much did Israeli exports to Canada grow?
Israeli merchandise exports to Canada grew approximately 7.9% in 2025, reaching about $615 million compared with $570 million the previous year.
Canada's growth rate was below those of Poland, Germany and the UAE, but it stayed positive in a year when Israeli merchandise exports to the United States declined. Even neighboring North American markets can follow different annual trends.
How did Israeli exports to Japan perform in 2025?
Japan purchased approximately $952 million in Israeli merchandise in 2025, up about 6.9% from $891 million in 2024. The increase was more modest than South Korea's or Taiwan's.
Japan nevertheless remained an important Asian destination for Israeli products.
How does India's growth compare with its large market size?
India purchased approximately $2.46 billion in Israeli merchandise in 2025, up approximately 6.7% from 2024, and remained one of Israel's five largest individual merchandise export destinations.
India's percentage increase was lower than those of several smaller markets, but its total purchases were substantially larger. A smaller market can grow rapidly without adding as much trade value as a larger market expanding more slowly, which is why percentage growth and absolute export value should be read together.
Which countries added the most purchases of Israeli goods?
Germany added the most, about $665 million, followed by South Korea at about $204 million and Poland at about $197 million. The table compares approximate absolute increases among the ten selected markets.
| Country | Approximate Increase |
|---|---|
| Germany | $665 million |
| South Korea | $204 million |
| Poland | $197 million |
| India | $160 million |
| Taiwan | $150 million |
| UAE | $133 million |
| Brazil | $110 million |
| Singapore | $74 million |
| Japan | $61 million |
| Canada | $45 million |
Calculated from rounded JETRO trade values. Figures are approximate.
Germany's additional purchases exceeded those of Poland, the UAE and Taiwan combined, about $480 million together. That makes Germany one of the most commercially significant developments in Israel's 2025 merchandise trade.
What are the three major findings from the growth rankings?
Olam's growth rankings produced three major findings, covering Europe, Asia and the UAE.
European markets are moving in different directions
Germany and Poland recorded substantial increases, while Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom declined. Israeli merchandise exports to Europe cannot be understood through regional totals alone.
Asian growth is uneven
South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan and India all increased purchases, while China and Hong Kong recorded slight declines. Individual Asian markets presented very different trade conditions in 2025.
The UAE remains a notable growth market
The UAE's approximately 26.5% increase was among the strongest in the selected sample, and it stood out against the broader regional backdrop.
What does this mean for Israeli exporters?
Germany combines substantial market size with strong growth, Poland grew rapidly from a smaller base, and South Korea and Taiwan showed notable increases in Asia. The UAE continued to expand its purchases, and India remained a major market while growing further.
These developments may help Israeli businesses prioritize market research, distribution partnerships and commercial outreach. Annual trade growth should not be read as a forecast of future demand, and individual industries may face very different conditions from those suggested by national export totals. For the wider picture, see Olam's Israeli economy reference.
How did Olam conduct this research?
Olam analyzed 2024 and 2025 merchandise export statistics compiled by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) using Global Trade Atlas data. Growth rates were calculated by comparing reported export values between the two years.
The study focuses on selected established and growing destinations, not every country purchasing Israeli merchandise. All figures are in US dollars and rounded, and the analysis excludes services exports. Country-level trade values may be revised, and the reported destination may differ from the final market where a product is consumed. Olam's original contribution consists of the growth rankings, absolute-change comparisons and analysis of differences between markets.
Frequently asked questions
Which Israeli export market grew fastest in 2025?
Poland, where purchases of Israeli merchandise rose about 51.6%, from roughly $382 million to $579 million, according to JETRO data analyzed by Olam.
Which country added the most Israeli export value in 2025?
Germany, which added about $665 million, taking its purchases from roughly $2.36 billion to $3.03 billion.
Did Israeli exports to the UAE grow in 2025?
Yes. Israeli merchandise exports to the UAE rose about 26.5%, from roughly $503 million to $636 million.
Why are some growth rates larger for smaller markets?
A smaller market starting from a lower base can post a large percentage gain from a modest dollar increase. That is why this report shows both percentage growth and the absolute increase.
What sources does the study use?
The primary source is JETRO, which publishes Israel trade statistics. Supporting sources are listed below.
- JETRO Israel trade statistics
- Israel Central Bureau of Statistics
- UN Comtrade
- World Trade Organization
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