Lithographic printing plates imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $2.4 million of lithographic printing plates in 2024 (170 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.4 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 | $2.4M | 170 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 180 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 145 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 138 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 93 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 79 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 332 t |
Where Israel imports lithographic printing plates from
Most of the value came from Germany (29%), Italy (15%), Singapore (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $700K | 29% |
| Italy | $359K | 15% |
| Singapore | $319K | 13% |
| Slovenia | $232K | 9.6% |
| China | $188K | 7.8% |
| United States | $147K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $108K | 4.5% |
| India | $95K | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $41K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.22 per kg, close to the world average of $12.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lithographic printing plates exports from Israel
Exports of lithographic printing plates by Israel reached $421 thousand in 2024 (3 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (45%), Dominican Republic (15%), Singapore (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+816% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $189K | 45% |
| Dominican Republic | $61K | 15% |
| Singapore | $32K | 7.5% |
| Honduras | $28K | 6.6% |
| Costa Rica | $18K | 4.2% |
| El Salvador | $17K | 4% |
| Italy | $15K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $12K | 2.9% |
| Russia | $12K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel lithographic printing plates imports (HS 8442.50): 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 8442.50: Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished).
Common questions
What is the value of lithographic printing plates imported by Israel?
Israel imported lithographic printing plates worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithographic printing plates to Israel?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($700 thousand), followed by Italy (15%) and Singapore (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithographic printing plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.22 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $12.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithographic printing plates to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export lithographic printing plates?
Yes. Israel exported $421 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Dominican Republic and Singapore. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithographic printing plates?
The HS code for lithographic printing plates is subheading 8442.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8442 page.
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