Plastic-coated paper imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $23.7 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $23.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 6.3K t |
Where Israel imports plastic-coated paper from
Most of the value came from Italy (26%), China (20%), Austria (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.1M | 26% |
| China | $4.7M | 20% |
| Austria | $3.3M | 14% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 9.8% |
| Morocco | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| United States | $933K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $931K | 3.9% |
| France | $735K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $684K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $535K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported plastic-coated paper worth $745 thousand (144 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $699K | 94% |
| United States | $20K | 2.7% |
| China | $10K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $4K | 0.5% |
| India | $2K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Israel?
Israel imported plastic-coated paper worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by China (20%) and Austria (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export plastic-coated paper?
Yes. Israel exported $745 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United States and China. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. 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 4811 page.
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