Fibreboard imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported fibreboard worth $82.9 million (107.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $127.3 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 | $82.9M | 107.5K t |
| 2023 | $94.8M | 125.4K t |
| 2022 | $124.9M | 153.9K t |
| 2021 | $127.3M | 199.2K t |
| 2020 | $85.3M | 138.3K t |
| 2019 | $73.6M | 125.9K t |
| 2018 | $82.8M | 126.6K t |
| 2017 | $76.7M | 144.1K t |
Where Israel imports fibreboard from
Most of the value came from Romania (15%), Brazil (13%), Thailand (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $12.4M | 15% |
| Brazil | $10.6M | 13% |
| Thailand | $10.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 9% |
| Belgium | $6.8M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 7.7% |
| China | $6.1M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.1M | 5% |
| Greece | $3.0M | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm | 73% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 15% |
| 4411.13 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm | 4.1% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic… | 3.9% |
| 4411.12 | Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm | 3.1% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other… | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.60. 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.
Fibreboard exports from Israel
Israel exported $256 thousand of fibreboard in 2024 (226 tonnes). Romania alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $189K | 74% |
| Georgia | $44K | 17% |
| Cyprus | $10K | 3.9% |
| United States | $7K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard imported by Israel?
Israel imported fibreboard worth $82.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard to Israel?
Romania was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Brazil (13%) and Thailand (12%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.60 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 fibreboard to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.7 million in 2017 to $82.9 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $127.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export fibreboard?
Yes. Israel exported $256 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Georgia and Cyprus. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $82.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
The HS code for fibreboard is heading 4411. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4411.14 (73% of the value) and 4411.92 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
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