Israeli exports reached an all-time high of $164 billion in 2025, setting a new national record despite war, global economic uncertainty and what the Israel Export Institute described as unprecedented hostility toward the country.
The institute said the results demonstrated the strength, innovation and resilience of Israeli companies, which continued to expand abroad even as Israel faced a difficult security environment and growing efforts to isolate and delegitimize it internationally.
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One of the report’s most significant findings was that services exports exceeded $90 billion for the first time. Growth was led by the high-tech, software, research and development sectors, reinforcing Israel’s position as one of the world’s leading innovation hubs and highlighting the ability of Israeli companies to continue growing during periods of uncertainty.
The institute said the record figures reflected sustained international demand for Israeli technology, expertise and business solutions.
New markets and new risks
Alongside the strong results, the Israel Export Institute warned that the country must prepare for a more volatile global trading environment, including shifting supply chains, fluctuations in international commerce and the appreciation of the Israeli shekel.
The institute said its priorities include expanding Israeli business activity in Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe, while capitalizing on the growth opportunities created by artificial intelligence.
“Israel holds a significant competitive advantage in AI thanks to its exceptional human capital, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Nili Shalev, CEO of the Israel Export Institute. “The numbers speak for themselves: Israeli exports continue to grow stronger because they are driven by outstanding companies and extraordinary people.”
‘Stronger than any challenge’
Avi Balashnikov, chairman of the Israel Export Institute, said the figures showed that Israeli businesses remained competitive despite war and international pressure.
“During a year in which Israel faced a difficult war, alongside unprecedented hostility toward the country on the international stage, Israeli companies once again proved that innovation, creativity, and Israeli quality are stronger than any challenge,” he said.
“Despite repeated attempts to undermine Israel’s economy, the world continues to seek the technology, expertise, and solutions that come from Israel. These figures are clear evidence that Israeli excellence continues to prevail. The Israel Export Institute will continue working tirelessly to open new doors for Israeli exporters and connect them with business opportunities around the world.”
Balashnikov said the achievement was the result of cooperation among Israel’s private sector, government, the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Export Institute. We will continue working to ensure that Israeli exports remain one of the country’s primary engines of economic growth in the years ahead.”
The institute said the 2025 figures carried significance beyond the financial results alone. At a time when Israel faced war, geopolitical instability and international campaigns aimed at isolating the country, Israeli companies continued to compete, innovate and deepen their presence in global markets.
The record therefore represents not only an economic milestone, the institute said, but also evidence that international demand for Israeli technology and expertise remained strong despite the political and security pressures surrounding the country.