Israel: Video Game Console Market 2025

Video Game Console Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) increased by 15% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 52,200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, video game console exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 72,833% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for video game console exports from Israel, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, video game console exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), ninefold. Hong Kong SAR (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +89.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+35,266.7% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+58.7% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) exports from Israel, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +232.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+30,984.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+181.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average video game console export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 62% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild downturn. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Video Game Console Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, overseas purchases of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) increased by 4% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 125% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, video game console imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 124%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest video game console supplier to Israel, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, video game console imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +43.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+88.5% per year) and Germany (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) to Israel, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +54.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+101.7% per year) and Germany (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average video game console import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Japan ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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