Plasterboard (paper faced) imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $9.8 million of plasterboard (paper faced) in 2024 (31.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $9.8M | 31.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 29.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 38.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 42.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 45.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 38.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 39.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 31.4K t |
Where Israel imports plasterboard (paper faced) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (49%), Switzerland (28%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 49% |
| Switzerland | $2.8M | 28% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 14% |
| India | $389K | 4% |
| Egypt | $200K | 2% |
| Belgium | $175K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $21K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $12K | 0.1% |
| China | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel plasterboard (paper faced) imports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) imported by Israel?
Israel imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasterboard (paper faced) to Israel?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Switzerland (28%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasterboard (paper faced) to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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