Toilet paper and tissues imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toilet paper and tissues by Israel reached $65.9 million in 2024 (26.5 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 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 | $65.9M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $76.0M | 32.0K t |
| 2022 | $74.0M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $59.4M | 28.4K t |
| 2020 | $57.1M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $57.6M | 25.6K t |
| 2018 | $47.5M | 22.8K t |
| 2017 | $39.1M | 19.3K t |
Where Israel imports toilet paper and tissues from
Most of the value came from Turkey (25%), China (19%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $16.2M | 25% |
| China | $12.6M | 19% |
| United States | $6.7M | 10% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 7% |
| Greece | $3.9M | 6% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3% |
| Jordan | $2.0M | 3% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 3% |
Product types under HS 4818
| 4818.20 | Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels | 57% |
| 4818.10 | Paper articles: toilet paper | 21% |
| 4818.30 | Paper articles: tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres | 13% |
| 4818.90 | Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818 | 6.7% |
| 4818.50 | Paper articles: apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, close to the world average of $2.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet paper and tissues exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported toilet paper and tissues worth $28.9 million (7.9 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $24.5M | 85% |
| Cyprus | $2.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $550K | 1.9% |
| United States | $249K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $152K | 0.5% |
| France | $123K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $89K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $66K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.1% |
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 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper and tissues imported by Israel?
Israel imported toilet paper and tissues worth $65.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper and tissues to Israel?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper and tissues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.39 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 imports of toilet paper and tissues to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.1 million in 2017 to $65.9 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2023 at $76.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export toilet paper and tissues?
Yes. Israel exported $28.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Cyprus and Germany. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper and tissues?
The HS code for toilet paper and tissues is heading 4818. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4818.20 (57% of the value) and 4818.10 (21%). 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 4818 page.
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