Carbon and copy paper imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported carbon and copy paper worth $2.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 105% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 511 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 423 t |
| 2021 | $673K | 390 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 711 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 683 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Israel imports carbon and copy paper from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (35%), South Korea (21%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $803K | 35% |
| South Korea | $488K | 21% |
| Germany | $317K | 14% |
| China | $300K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $104K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $36K | 1.5% |
| United States | $30K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $26K | 1.1% |
| France | $18K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4809
| 4809.20 | Paper: self-copy paper, whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets | 57% |
| 4809.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or… | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon and copy paper imported by Israel?
Israel imported carbon and copy paper worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon and copy paper to Israel?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($803 thousand), followed by South Korea (21%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 891% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon and copy paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.81 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of carbon and copy paper to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $2.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for carbon and copy paper?
The HS code for carbon and copy paper is heading 4809. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4809.20 (57% of the value) and 4809.90 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4809 page.
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