Paper labels imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper labels by Israel reached $12.4 million in 2024 (937 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.5 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 | $12.4M | 937 t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 828 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 925 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 892 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 771 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 850 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 723 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Israel imports paper labels from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Germany (7%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 37% |
| Germany | $926K | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $833K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $779K | 6.3% |
| United States | $779K | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $747K | 6% |
| Thailand | $687K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $603K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $361K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $322K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Paper and paperboard: labels or all kinds, printed | 63% |
| 4821.90 | Paper and paperboard: labels of all kinds, unprinted | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.25 per kg, 116% above the world average of $6.14. 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.
Paper labels exports from Israel
Israel exported $9.7 million of paper labels in 2024 (736 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (43%), Cyprus (6%), Belgium (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.2M | 43% |
| Cyprus | $537K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $486K | 5% |
| Brazil | $436K | 4.5% |
| China | $382K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $361K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $313K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $267K | 2.8% |
| India | $266K | 2.7% |
| Romania | $256K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Israel?
Israel imported paper labels worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 937 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.25 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $6.14 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 labels to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $18.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export paper labels?
Yes. Israel exported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Cyprus and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (63% of the value) and 4821.90 (37%). 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 4821 page.
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