Paper envelopes and stationery imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported paper envelopes and stationery worth $2.9 million (844 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $2.9M | 844 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 960 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Israel imports paper envelopes and stationery from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Poland (17%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $814K | 29% |
| Poland | $494K | 17% |
| France | $458K | 16% |
| Turkey | $241K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $199K | 7% |
| Spain | $133K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $95K | 3.3% |
| North Macedonia | $72K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $68K | 2.4% |
| United States | $67K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 4817
| 4817.10 | Paper and paperboard: envelopes | 83% |
| 4817.30 | Paper and paperboard: boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery | 14% |
| 4817.20 | Paper and paperboard: letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4817.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, close to the world average of $3.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper envelopes and stationery exports from Israel
Exports of paper envelopes and stationery by Israel reached $1.7 million in 2024 (229 tonnes). United States alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 90% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 2% |
| Hungary | $32K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $30K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $25K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $16K | 1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
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 4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery.
Common questions
What is the value of paper envelopes and stationery imported by Israel?
Israel imported paper envelopes and stationery worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 844 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper envelopes and stationery to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($814 thousand), followed by Poland (17%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper envelopes and stationery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.17 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 paper envelopes and stationery to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export paper envelopes and stationery?
Yes. Israel exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Hungary. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper envelopes and stationery?
The HS code for paper envelopes and stationery is heading 4817. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4817.10 (82% of the value) and 4817.30 (14%). 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 4817 page.
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