Jerusalem, 9 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s import data for major home appliances showed mixed results in October 2026, alongside steady demand for consumer electronics.
According to figures from the Israel Tax Authority, imports of refrigerators surged by 59.0% year-over-year in October, while washing machine imports rose 27.7% and clothes dryers edged up 1.0%. Conversely, dishwasher imports declined 11.8% compared to October 2025.
Year-to-date figures for January–October 2026 show washing machine imports expanding 27.4% and dishwashers up 15.1%, offsetting cumulative drops in refrigerators (-9.8%) and dryers (-48.2%). Consumer electronics maintained sustained growth, with television imports rising 15.6% for the month and 16.7% overall across the first ten months of the year.
