Facial tissues and paper towels imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $37.7 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $37.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $42.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 10.3K t |
Where Israel imports facial tissues and paper towels from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Turkey (21%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+825% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 21% |
| Turkey | $7.7M | 21% |
| United States | $4.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 8.9% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 6.7% |
| Jordan | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $977K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Facial tissues and paper towels exports from Israel
Israel exported $538 thousand of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (212 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (32%), United States (26%), Romania (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $174K | 32% |
| United States | $140K | 26% |
| Romania | $79K | 15% |
| Slovenia | $62K | 12% |
| Belgium | $27K | 5.1% |
| Cameroon | $13K | 2.4% |
| Seychelles | $6K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $6K | 1% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel facial tissues and paper towels imports (HS 4818.20): 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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels imported by Israel?
Israel imported facial tissues and paper towels worth $37.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply facial tissues and paper towels to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 825% on the year.
What is the average import price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of facial tissues and paper towels to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $37.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.2 million a year.
Does Israel also export facial tissues and paper towels?
Yes. Israel exported $538 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, the United States and Romania. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. 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 4818 page.
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