Israel: Corrugated Paper Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Market Size in Israel

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Israeli corrugated paper market, when its value decreased by -1.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Corrugated paper consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Corrugated Paper Production in Israel

In value terms, corrugated paper production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, overseas shipments of corrugated paper and paperboard decreased by -45.9% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 200%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 209%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper exports from Israel, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt stood at -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (-26.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-36.2% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the key foreign market for corrugated paper and paperboard exports from Israel, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt totaled -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (-24.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (-24.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average corrugated paper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 44%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Corrugated Paper Imports

Imports into Israel

Corrugated paper imports into Israel contracted to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -6.2% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 201%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 187%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper imports to Israel, together accounting for 42% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +46.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Greece ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest corrugated paper suppliers to Israel, with a combined 39% share of total imports.

Greece, with a CAGR of +49.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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