Printed books exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Israel exported $90.2 million of printed books in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $90.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $61.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $80.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $51.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $56.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $62.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $57.5M | 4.4K t |
Where Israel exports printed books to
Most of it went to United States (26%), Spain (22%), Belgium (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.3M | 26% |
| Spain | $20.0M | 22% |
| Belgium | $17.9M | 20% |
| Greece | $7.5M | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 5.3% |
| France | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $998K | 1.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $970K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 92% |
| 4901.10 | Printed matter: in single sheets, whether or not folded | 7.3% |
| 4901.91 | Printed matter: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.42 per kg, 149% above the world average of $9.39. 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.
Printed books imports to Israel
Imports of printed books by Israel reached $37.0 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.6M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 15% |
| United States | $3.6M | 9.8% |
| Hong Kong | $910K | 2.5% |
| Russia | $877K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $582K | 1.6% |
| India | $562K | 1.5% |
| France | $511K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $446K | 1.2% |
| Croatia | $421K | 1.1% |
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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books exported by Israel?
Israel exported printed books worth $90.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy printed books from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by Spain (22%) and Belgium (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 101 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average export price of printed books per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.42 per kg in 2024, 149% above the world average of $9.39 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 exports of printed books from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.5 million in 2017 to $90.2 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2023 at $90.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import printed books?
Yes. Israel imported $37.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $53.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (92% of the value) and 4901.10 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4901 page.
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