🇮🇱 Foreign ownership of Israeli brands
7.5% of the 53 Israeli brands with a controlling owner (4) are owned by a company headquartered outside Israel, most often in the United States and India. That ranks 62 of 94 countries analysed.
Which countries own them
| Owner headquartered in | Brands | Share of foreign-owned | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 3 | 75% | |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | 25% |
Largest foreign owners
| Owner | Headquarters | Israeli brands owned |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Ports | 🇮🇳 India | 1 |
| Alphabet | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 |
| Britannica | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 |
| PepsiCo | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 |
Where foreign ownership is highest
Top-level categories with at least 5 Israeli brands that have a controlling owner.
| Category | Brands | Foreign-owned | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet & digital | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Travel & transport | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Home, garden & DIY | 11 | 0 | 0% |
| Food | 6 | 0 | 0% |
Examples
- Haifa Port owned by Adani Ports
- Melingo owned by Britannica
- SodaStream owned by PepsiCo
- Waze owned by Alphabet
How this is computed
Of 54 Israeli brands recorded, 53 have a current controlling owner (outright or a stake of 50% or more, followed up to the ultimate parent). The other 1 are licensed, part-owned or lack a current owner and are left out. A brand is foreign-owned when that ultimate parent is headquartered in a different country from the brand's origin. Data as of . Method and ranking for all countries.
Coverage caveat. The brands tracked skew towards those held by large filing companies, so this overstates foreign ownership relative to every brand in the country. See also the Israel country page.