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International sourcing and trade, connecting suppliers with Israel.

Sabra Trade is an Israel-based import, export and sourcing company. Our background includes international sourcing and importing non-food consumer goods. We are now expanding our supplier base into selected food categories and other commercial opportunities.

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  • Israel Home market
  • B2B Trade focus
  • Global Supplier sourcing
  • Direct Supplier relationships
The route

A practical commercial partner for sourcing and import into Israel.

We work with manufacturers, growers and exporters on clear Incoterms such as EXW, FCA, FOB and CIF. For each project we coordinate sourcing, commercial terms, logistics and the local specialists required for import into Israel.

Our role is to keep the process practical: one commercial contact in Israel, clear product requirements, landed-cost analysis and coordinated work with the logistics, customs and regulatory specialists required for each project.

  1. 01

    Sourcing and terms

    Catalogue review, sampling, costing against the Israeli shelf, and agreement on an Incoterms basis and a purchase rhythm.

  2. 02

    Import, customs and compliance

    Product requirements, documentation and import procedures are reviewed for each shipment with the relevant local service providers and authorities.

  3. 03

    Warehousing and cold chain

    Cold-chain storage and handling are arranged according to the product, shipment size and agreed distribution plan.

  4. 04

    Route-to-market assessment

    For each project, potential Israeli sales channels are assessed according to product fit, price point, packaging, regulation and the commercial opportunity.

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How we buy

Commercial sourcing built around product fit and real demand.

We evaluate products on landed cost, quality, origin, documentation and Israeli market fit. New categories begin with supplier qualification, samples and trial quantities before larger repeat shipments are considered.

We are currently expanding our supplier base and are especially interested in direct cooperation with producers that can provide consistent export quality, clear origin documentation and competitive commercial terms.

The objective is straightforward: build reliable supplier relationships that can scale when product quality, landed cost and Israeli market demand align.

  • Order size Samples, trial orders and commercial volumes depending on the product.
  • Rhythm Forecasts and repeat ordering are agreed after product and market validation.
  • Counterparty One Israeli commercial contact for sourcing and import coordination.
  • Continuity Long-term cooperation is preferred where quality, pricing and supply remain consistent.
Cost to serve

What we coordinate in Israel.

Food imports into Israel require careful attention to product classification, documentation, labelling and category-specific requirements. For food projects, these points are checked with the relevant local professionals before a commercial order is confirmed.

Import requirements and food regulation

Israel regulates imported food at the level of the product, the producer and the consignment. Files are prepared and maintained locally: product composition, production-site details, shelf-life data and the declarations the Ministry of Health requires for the category.

Where a product requires regulatory filings, certificates or inspections, the required process is identified before an order is placed so the commercial decision is made with the regulatory position understood.

Hebrew labelling

Retail products for Israel may require Hebrew labelling and other mandatory information. Label requirements are reviewed for the specific product and sales channel before retail launch.

Depending on the product and order size, compliant labels can be prepared at origin or applied locally through a suitable service provider.

Kashrut coordination

Where kosher certification is commercially or legally relevant, requirements are reviewed with the appropriate certification bodies and local specialists.

Requirements vary by category, ingredients and intended sales channel, so they are assessed product by product.

Customs, logistics and commercial terms

Customs classification, duty, port handling, cold-chain needs and inspection requirements are checked as part of the landed-cost assessment.

Commercial terms for each project are agreed in advance so both sides understand payment, delivery, documentation and responsibility.

Market development

How we approach the Israeli market.

Each product is assessed against suitable Israeli sales channels. The route to market depends on category, price point, packaging, regulation and the commercial opportunity.

For new categories, we validate demand and landed cost before scaling volumes. We prefer a measured first shipment and repeat business based on actual market response.

  • Market Israel
  • Supplier base Direct manufacturers, growers and exporters
  • Current sourcing Consumer goods, selected food products and category-specific sourcing opportunities
  • Approach Lean trading operation using specialist service providers where required
Range

Current sourcing priorities.

Our existing import experience is in non-food consumer goods. We are expanding our sourcing activity into selected food categories and other commercial opportunities where product quality, pricing, origin and export readiness are strong.

  • Dry goods
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Food & Frozen
  • Beverages
  • Canned
  • Oils
  • Snacks
Warehousing

Cold-chain handling arranged for each shipment.

Storage, cold-chain handling and local delivery are arranged through suitable logistics providers according to the requirements of each shipment.

For frozen products, the logistics plan is built around continuous temperature control, shipment size and the intended sales channel in Israel.

A long aisle of high-bay pallet racking stacked with cartons.
Temperature-controlled logistics facility
Stretch-wrapped pallets of cartons on racking, seen through the steel frame of an adjacent bay.
First contact

How a supplier relationship usually starts.

A typical supplier discussion starts with product specifications and pricing, followed by compliance review, samples and landed-cost analysis before any larger commitment is made.

  1. 01

    Catalogue and price list

    The supplier sends a catalogue, specifications, origin details, packing formats and EXW/FCA/FOB/CIF pricing.

  2. 02

    Compliance and labelling assessment

    Shortlisted lines are checked against Israeli food regulation, labelling rules and, where relevant, kashrut requirements.

  3. 03

    Trial commercial shipment

    After samples, documentation and landed cost are approved, a trial commercial shipment may be placed to validate logistics, quality and market response.

  4. 04

    Listing and repeat orders

    Products that perform well can move into repeat ordering and broader commercial cooperation.

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Current sourcing project

Frozen fruits & berries.

We are currently building direct supplier relationships for frozen fruits and berries for the Israeli market. Producers can use our dedicated sourcing page and detailed supplier form.

View frozen fruits & berries sourcing →

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