Hardwood plywood imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $146.3 million of hardwood plywood in 2024 (84.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 124% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $146.3M | 84.2K t |
| 2023 | $65.4M | 72.2K t |
| 2022 | $93.5M | 81.0K t |
| 2021 | $86.6M | 102.5K t |
| 2020 | $37.6M | 65.5K t |
| 2019 | $33.6M | 69.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 64.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 51.5K t |
Where Israel imports hardwood plywood from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $126.0M | 86% |
| Russia | $9.0M | 6.2% |
| Serbia | $2.4M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $899K | 0.6% |
| Latvia | $880K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $715K | 0.5% |
| Georgia | $554K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $489K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 67% above the world average of $1.04. 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.
Hardwood plywood exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported hardwood plywood worth $218 thousand (144 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (44%), Romania (43%), Cyprus (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $95K | 44% |
| Romania | $93K | 43% |
| Cyprus | $18K | 8.3% |
| India | $7K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $4K | 1.8% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel hardwood plywood imports (HS 4412.33): 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 4412.33: Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut.
Common questions
What is the value of hardwood plywood imported by Israel?
Israel imported hardwood plywood worth $146.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply hardwood plywood to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($126.0 million), followed by Russia (6%) and Serbia (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of hardwood plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hardwood plywood to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $146.3 million in 2024, an increase of 535%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $64.9 million a year.
Does Israel also export hardwood plywood?
Yes. Israel exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Romania and Cyprus. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $146.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hardwood plywood?
The HS code for hardwood plywood is subheading 4412.33. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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