Top Countries Striking Major Deals with Israel in 2025

In 2025, Israel solidified its position in global trade by signing a series of significant multibillion-dollar deals across various sectors, including energy, technology, and military contracts. These agreements highlight Israel’s expanding influence and its growing economic ties with key international partners.

Major Deals with Israel in 2025

• $35 Billion Gas Deal with Egypt: This long-term agreement will supply Egypt with 130 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Leviathan gas field, running from 2026 to 2040.
• $32 Billion Technology Deal with Alphabet: Google’s parent company is acquiring the Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, pending antitrust approval from the European Commission by February 10, 2026.
• $25 Billion Acquisition by Palo Alto Networks: This deal involves the purchase of the Israeli cybersecurity firm CyberArk, expected to conclude in the latter half of 2026.
• $6.5 Billion Arrow 3 Defence System Deal with Germany: Germany expanded a previous missile defense contract by $3.1 billion in December 2025, marking Israel’s largest military export agreement.
• $3 Billion Acquisition by Xero: New Zealand-based Xero acquired the Israeli fintech company Melio, which became the largest outbound acquisition for New Zealand.
• $2.6 Billion Deal with Munich Re: In March, Munich Re purchased Next Insurance, a company founded in Israel.
• $1.5 Billion Investment by Nvidia: Nvidia announced plans to establish a large AI server farm in the Mevo Carmel industrial zone, making it its largest R&D center outside the U.S.

Israel’s Top Trading Partners

Israel’s trade relationships remained concentrated among a select group of countries from 2019 to 2023. The top trading partners, accounting for over half of Israel’s total trade during this period, included:

• United States: 18.9% of total trade, valued at $140.9 billion
• China: 11.6% worth $86.5 billion
• Germany: 5.5% worth $40.9 billion
• Turkey: 4.8% worth $35.7 billion
• Switzerland and the Netherlands: 3.1% each, worth $23.1 billion

Imports and Exports Overview

In 2024, Israel’s total imports reached $91.5 billion, while exports amounted to $61.7 billion. The primary imports included:

• Electrical machinery and electronics: approximately $19 billion
• Vehicles (cars, trucks, buses, and planes): about $10 billion
• Chemical products, including pharmaceuticals: $8 billion
• Mineral products (petroleum, coal, cement): $7 billion
• Gems and jewelry (diamonds): $4 billion

Israel’s exports were led by:

• Electrical machinery and electronics: around $18 billion
• Chemical products, primarily pharmaceuticals: $10 billion
• Gems and jewelry (polished diamonds): $9 billion
• Optical, technical, and medical apparatus: $7 billion
• Mineral products: $5 billion

Israel’s economy, particularly its electronics and pharmaceutical sectors, plays a crucial role in global trade dynamics. Notable companies like Intel and Teva Pharmaceuticals drive innovation and production in these fields.