Children's picture books imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of children's picture books by Israel reached $3.9 million in 2024 (597 tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 597 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 624 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 569 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 444 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 418 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 310 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 337 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 447 t |
Where Israel imports children's picture books from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 69% |
| Germany | $270K | 6.9% |
| Russia | $154K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 3.2% |
| United States | $115K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $103K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $95K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $88K | 2.2% |
| India | $79K | 2% |
| Denmark | $59K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, 34% above the world average of $4.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4903: Children's picture, drawing or colouring books.
Common questions
What is the value of children's picture books imported by Israel?
Israel imported children's picture books worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 597 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply children's picture books to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Russia (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of children's picture books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $4.92 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 children's picture books to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for children's picture books?
The HS code for children's picture books is heading 4903. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4903.00. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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