Tissue paper imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported tissue paper worth $69.1 million (50.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 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 | $69.1M | 50.8K t |
| 2023 | $71.3M | 57.3K t |
| 2022 | $84.1M | 56.4K t |
| 2021 | $58.6M | 56.5K t |
| 2020 | $56.5M | 55.9K t |
| 2019 | $52.8M | 49.5K t |
| 2018 | $51.7M | 45.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.2M | 44.3K t |
Where Israel imports tissue paper from
Most of the value came from Greece (39%), Turkey (35%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $27.0M | 39% |
| Turkey | $24.0M | 35% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $2.2M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $926K | 1.3% |
| China | $706K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $671K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tissue paper exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported tissue paper worth $2.2 million (922 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 81% |
| Germany | $354K | 16% |
| United States | $38K | 1.8% |
| France | $11K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $9K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper imported by Israel?
Israel imported tissue paper worth $69.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply tissue paper to Israel?
Greece was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by Turkey (35%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 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 tissue paper to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.2 million in 2017 to $69.1 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $84.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export tissue paper?
Yes. Israel exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and the United States. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $66.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Israel all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. 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 4803 page.
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