Israel: Fiberboard Market 2025

Fiberboard Market Size in Israel

After two years of growth, the Israeli fiberboard market decreased by -3.5% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +62.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports from Israel

Fiberboard exports from Israel declined rapidly to X cubic meters in 2022, with a decrease of -61.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,010%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 1,027%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fiberboard exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +23.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +30.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fiberboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fiberboard export price increased by +81.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +6.2% per year.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials were imported into Israel; which is down by -20.3% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X cubic meters), Romania (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fiberboard imports to Israel, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Belgium, Turkey, Spain, China, Portugal, Italy and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +86.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fiberboard suppliers to Israel were Thailand ($X), Romania ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 53% of total imports. Belgium, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, China, Italy and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +97.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fiberboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Venezuela ($X per cubic meter) and Romania ($X per cubic meter), while the price for China ($X per cubic meter) and Germany ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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