Greaseproof and parchment paper imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $22.6 million of greaseproof and parchment paper in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% 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 | $22.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 9.6K t |
Where Israel imports greaseproof and parchment paper from
The largest suppliers were France (18%), Norway (16%), Sweden (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.1M | 18% |
| Norway | $3.7M | 16% |
| Sweden | $2.9M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 12% |
| Estonia | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| China | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $592K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 4806
| 4806.20 | Paper: greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets | 66% |
| 4806.40 | Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets | 24% |
| 4806.10 | Paper: vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets | 8.9% |
| 4806.30 | Paper: tracing papers, in rolls or sheets | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Greaseproof and parchment paper exports from Israel
Israel exported $336 thousand of greaseproof and parchment paper in 2024 (69 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $190K | 57% |
| France | $49K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $22K | 6.7% |
| Romania | $15K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $11K | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $7K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $7K | 1.9% |
| Panama | $3K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of greaseproof and parchment paper imported by Israel?
Israel imported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply greaseproof and parchment paper to Israel?
France was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Norway (16%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.92 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 greaseproof and parchment paper to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $26.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export greaseproof and parchment paper?
Yes. Israel exported $336 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 $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper?
The HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper is heading 4806. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4806.20 (66% of the value) and 4806.40 (24%). 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 4806 page.
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