Transfer paper and stencils imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transfer paper and stencils by Israel reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 902 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 955 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 953 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 384 t |
| 2017 | $921K | 312 t |
Where Israel imports transfer paper and stencils from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 65% |
| Hong Kong | $704K | 17% |
| Turkey | $274K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $153K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 3.2% |
| Greece | $84K | 2% |
| United States | $59K | 1.4% |
| Latvia | $51K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4816
| 4816.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading no. 4809), n.e.c. in item no. 4816.20 | 98% |
| 4816.20 | Paper: self-copy paper (other than those of heading no. 4809), whether or not put up in boxes | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4816.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, 42% above the world average of $1.98. 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.
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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 4816: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes.
Common questions
What is the value of transfer paper and stencils imported by Israel?
Israel imported transfer paper and stencils worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply transfer paper and stencils to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (17%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of transfer paper and stencils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $1.98 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 transfer paper and stencils to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $921 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 357%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for transfer paper and stencils?
The HS code for transfer paper and stencils is heading 4816. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 4816.90 (98% of the value) and 4816.20 (2%). 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 4816 page.
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