EXPLAINERNews|Business and EconomyWhich countries made the biggest deals with Israel in 2025?Israel signed several record multibillion-dollar gas, technology and military deals with its trading partners last year.
In 2025, Israel entered into significant multibillion-dollar agreements in the gas, technology, and military sectors. Among these, a notable deal in December involved a long-term energy contract with Egypt. This agreement allows Israel to supply Egypt…
In 2025, Israel entered into significant multibillion-dollar agreements in the gas, technology, and military sectors. Among these, a notable deal in December involved a long-term energy contract with Egypt. This agreement allows Israel to supply Egypt with up to $35 billion worth of natural gas from the Leviathan field until 2040.
The arrangement, described as purely commercial by Egypt, comes in the context of Egypt's ongoing energy challenges. The agreement highlights the deepening energy relationship between the two countries, which established diplomatic ties in 1979.
Israel has also secured several significant deals in the technology and military sectors. These include:
$32 billion acquisition by Alphabet: Google’s parent company acquired the Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz. This transaction is pending a final decision from the European Commission, expected by February 10, 2026. $25 billion acquisition by Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks announced plans to acquire the Israeli cybersecurity company CyberArk, with completion anticipated in the second half of 2026. $6.5 billion Arrow 3 deal with Germany: This deal involves an advanced missile defense system and marks the largest military export in Israel’s history. $3 billion acquisition by Xero: The New Zealand-based company acquired Israeli fintech company Melio, representing the largest outbound acquisition by a New Zealand firm. $2.6 billion acquisition by Munich Re: The German insurance company acquired Israeli-founded Next Insurance. $1.5 billion investment by Nvidia: Nvidia is establishing a large AI data center near Haifa, which will host next-generation AI processors.
Israel's trade relationships from 2019 to 2023 were mainly with a few key partners, accounting for more than half of its total trade. Key partners included:
In 2025, Israel entered into significant multibillion-dollar agreements in the gas, technology, and military sectors.
United States: 18.9% of total trade valued at $140.9 billion China: 11.6% valued at $86.5 billion Germany: 5.5% valued at $40.9 billion Turkiye: 4.8% valued at $35.7 billion Switzerland and the Netherlands: 3.1% each valued at $23.1 billion
In 2024, Israel's trade comprised $91.5 billion in imports and $61.7 billion in exports. Notable imports included:
Electrical machinery and electronics – approximately $19 billion Vehicles – about $10 billion Chemical products – $8 billion Mineral products – $7 billion Gems and jewellery – $4 billion
Electrical machinery and electronics – approximately $18 billion Chemical products – $10 billion Gems and jewellery – $9 billion Optical and medical apparatus – $7 billion Mineral products – $5 billion
Israel's electronics sector plays a crucial role in its export economy, with significant contributions from companies like Intel, Elbit Systems, and Orbotech. The country also excels in pharmaceuticals and diamond trade, led by firms such as Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
