Shipping to Israel

Israel is the fastest growing economy in the OECD. Learn all the key information, trends and insights you’ll need to know when shipping to Israel.

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Shipping to Israel

Shipping to Israel by numbers

9.8m

Population circa

88%

Of the population are internet users

59%

Of the population are between the ages 15 and 64

8.85m

eCommerce users in Israel

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Most Purchased

  • Fashion
  • Electronics & Media
  • Personal Care & Food

Delivery Proposition

  • 100% country coverage
  • Max weight per parcel: 20kg
  • Max dimensions: 50 x 60 x 40cm
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The average user spends $1311 online and is expected to reach $1619 by 2025.

Israel eCommerce Stats

eCommerce revenues are expected to grow by 14.6 % by 2025

Revenue in the apparel segment is projected to reach £5.52 billion in 2026.

Revenue in the footwear segment is projected to reach £1212m in 2026.

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73%

of consumers in Israel are most interested in clothing

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84%

of women who use social networks in Israel say that they look out for offers when shopping online

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65%

of online shoppers do research before a major purchase

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55%

of women who use social networks in Israel say dressing well is very important to them

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26%

of online shoppers say they prefer express shipping

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11%

of online shoppers order multiple items with the intention of keeping one and returning the rest

Customs clearance guidelines

Customs de minimis: $75 for private shipping and $50 for commercial shipments USD.

Duty de minimis is set: $500 USD.

When formal entry is required, we must provide them with the following:

  • Commercial invoice
  • EMPP (Evidence Money Price Paid) This can be in the form of a debit/credit card statement as evidence of price paid.
  • Customer email address. Customs will contact the consignee before clearing and forwarding on for final mile delivery.

Any duty applicable will be payable by the consignee if sent in a DDU environment.

Formal clearance costs will be the responsibility of the shipper: These will be passed back to the client.

Important that good full descriptions and HS Codes are provided for customs clearance.

Notes

Parcels held of which charges are refused by the retailer can be destroyed. If requested, a description fee is applicable.

The time parcels will be held is 30 calendar days. If the requested information is not provided by this time, customs can automatically destroy the parcel and a destruction fee is applicable which will be passed back to the retailer.

Data Importance for customs clearance

In the event that poor/vague descriptions or incomplete data is sent, the items run the risk of being held by customs for inspection.

In this event, a copy of the Commercial invoice will be required with full product details. This will then be sent to customs, if approved the parcel will be cleared and forwarded for final mile delivery with no additional costs.

Good description examples

  • Men’s super hoodie navy M
  • Vinyl wall sticker decoration
  • Bags and accessories, bags of textile

Bad description examples

  • Item or goods
  • Women’s clothing

​It is important that good full descriptions and HS Codes are provided for customs clearance.

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