Newsprint imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $17.5 million of newsprint in 2024 (29.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $45.1 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 | $17.5M | 29.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 29.1K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 44.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 38.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 44.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 50.8K t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 64.3K t |
| 2017 | $45.1M | 85.8K t |
Where Israel imports newsprint from
The largest suppliers were Canada (46%), Norway (31%), Sweden (7%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+994% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.0M | 46% |
| Norway | $5.4M | 31% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Austria | $952K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $656K | 3.8% |
| United States | $477K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $312K | 1.8% |
| Estonia | $270K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $84K | 0.5% |
| North Macedonia | $66K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of newsprint imported by Israel?
Israel imported newsprint worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply newsprint to Israel?
Canada was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Norway (31%) and Sweden (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 994% on the year.
What is the average import price of newsprint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.62 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 newsprint to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.1 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $45.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for newsprint?
The HS code for newsprint is heading 4801. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4801.00. 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 4801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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