Israel: Market for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums 2025

Market Size for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Israel

The Israeli market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood boxes, crates and cable drums increased by 30% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and Rwanda (X units) were the main destinations of wood box and cable drum exports from Israel, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of +63.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood box and cable drum exported from Israel were the United States ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Rwanda ($X), together comprising 92% of total exports.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +74.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X per unit in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wood box and cable drum export price increased by +82.3% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Imports into Israel

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of wood boxes, crates and cable drums increased by 27% to X units in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), Estonia (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of wood box and cable drum imports to Israel, with a combined 84% share of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +39.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood boxes, crates and cable drums to Israel, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Estonia totaled +23.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+51.6% per year) and Spain (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -17.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wood box and cable drum import price increased by +61.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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