Israel: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Israel

For the third consecutive year, the Israeli printing and writing paper market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Israel

In value terms, printing and writing paper production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 47%. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported from Israel; which is down by -66.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 604%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 740%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Israel, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+75.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Israel, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+60.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Israel

In 2022, purchases abroad of printing and writing paper increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Israel, with a combined 32% share of total imports. Austria, Brazil, Slovakia, China, Slovenia, Finland, Russia, Sweden, India and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 52%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +197.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Israel, with a combined 33% share of total imports. Austria, Slovakia, Brazil, China, Slovenia, Finland, Russia, India, Sweden and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +119.5%, 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 printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 33% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, printing and writing paper import price increased by +40.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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