Disposable paper tableware imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of disposable paper tableware by Israel reached $58.4 million in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 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 | $58.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $51.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $66.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $64.5M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $47.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $42.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $38.7M | 13.1K t |
Where Israel imports disposable paper tableware from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.1M | 77% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 13% |
| Greece | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| United States | $456K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $319K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $298K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $270K | 0.5% |
| Estonia | $184K | 0.3% |
| India | $175K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, close to the world average of $3.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Disposable paper tableware exports from Israel
Exports of disposable paper tableware by Israel reached $455 thousand in 2024 (92 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), France (16%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $107K | 24% |
| France | $71K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 15% |
| Russia | $45K | 9.9% |
| Belgium | $36K | 7.9% |
| Hungary | $36K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 4.9% |
| India | $16K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $11K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $7K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel disposable paper tableware imports (HS 4823.69): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4823.69: Paper and paperboard: trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo.
Common questions
What is the value of disposable paper tableware imported by Israel?
Israel imported disposable paper tableware worth $58.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply disposable paper tableware to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($45.1 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Greece (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 820% on the year.
What is the average import price of disposable paper tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of disposable paper tableware to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.7 million in 2017 to $58.4 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $66.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.7 million a year.
Does Israel also export disposable paper tableware?
Yes. Israel exported $455 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $57.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for disposable paper tableware?
The HS code for disposable paper tableware is subheading 4823.69. 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 4823 page.
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