Kraft wood pulp imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $140.2 million of kraft wood pulp in 2024 (184.7 thousand tonnes). That is 21% 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 | $140.2M | 184.7K t |
| 2023 | $115.6M | 168.1K t |
| 2022 | $153.1M | 177.9K t |
| 2021 | $134.0M | 185.4K t |
| 2020 | $105.1M | 197.0K t |
| 2019 | $138.2M | 205.0K t |
| 2018 | $157.5M | 201.2K t |
| 2017 | $101.3M | 171.2K t |
Where Israel imports kraft wood pulp from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (25%), Chile (19%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+855% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $34.9M | 25% |
| Chile | $26.3M | 19% |
| United States | $19.8M | 14% |
| Sweden | $14.2M | 10% |
| Finland | $14.2M | 10% |
| Brazil | $11.0M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $6.7M | 4.8% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 4703
| 4703.21 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood | 53% |
| 4703.29 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood | 47% |
| 4703.11 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood | 0.5% |
| 4703.19 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft wood pulp imported by Israel?
Israel imported kraft wood pulp worth $140.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft wood pulp to Israel?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($34.9 million), followed by Chile (19%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 855% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.66 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 kraft wood pulp to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $101.3 million in 2017 to $140.2 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $157.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for kraft wood pulp?
The HS code for kraft wood pulp is heading 4703. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4703.21 (53% of the value) and 4703.29 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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