Coated paper imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported coated paper worth $95.1 million (92.7 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $151.2 million.
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 | $95.1M | 92.7K t |
| 2023 | $81.4M | 75.1K t |
| 2022 | $151.2M | 120.5K t |
| 2021 | $103.1M | 108.1K t |
| 2020 | $91.4M | 104.0K t |
| 2019 | $94.4M | 109.0K t |
| 2018 | $112.1M | 124.3K t |
| 2017 | $121.2M | 147.9K t |
Where Israel imports coated paper from
The largest suppliers were Austria (23%), China (15%), Finland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $21.7M | 23% |
| China | $14.5M | 15% |
| Finland | $10.2M | 11% |
| Sweden | $6.8M | 7.1% |
| Hong Kong | $6.3M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 3.3% |
| Slovenia | $2.7M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.92 | Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in… | 34% |
| 4810.19 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres… | 25% |
| 4810.29 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding… | 12% |
| 4810.22 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres… | 10% |
| 4810.13 | Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by… | 7.7% |
| 4810.99 | Paper and paperboard: coated with inorganic substances only, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, n.e.c. in heading no.… | 6.5% |
| 4810.39 | Kraft paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32… | 4.3% |
| 4810.31 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres… | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated paper exports from Israel
Israel exported $2.4 million of coated paper in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (31%), Netherlands (28%), Singapore (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $759K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $686K | 28% |
| Singapore | $201K | 8.3% |
| China | $148K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 5.5% |
| Armenia | $78K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $62K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $61K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $40K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $35K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Israel?
Israel imported coated paper worth $95.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Israel?
Austria was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by China (15%) and Finland (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 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 coated paper to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.2 million in 2017 to $95.1 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $151.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export coated paper?
Yes. Israel exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Singapore. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $92.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4810.92 (34% of the value) and 4810.19 (25%). 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 4810 page.
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