SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

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FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October 2012

Commission File Number: 001-35464

Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Kibbutz Sdot Yam

MP Menashe

37804

Israel

 (Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F xForm 40-F o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):   __

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):   __

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes oNo x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  82-________

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On October 23, 2012, Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd. issued a press release entitled “Caesarstone Announces Date for Third Quarter 2012 Results.” A copy of this press release is attached to this Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	CAESARSTONE SDOT-YAM LTD.
Date: October 23, 2012	By:	/s/ Yair Averbuch
		Name: Yair Averbuch
		Title:   Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibit is filed as part of this Form 6-K:

Exhibit 99.1 Description Press Release dated October 23, 2012, entitled “Caesarstone Announces Date for Third Quarter 2012 Results.”

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