Israel: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Israel

Exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Israel skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 82% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 112%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -3.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Israel, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +20.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+37.7% per year) and Italy (+113.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Israel, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+39.7% per year) and Italy (+90.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 51%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Egypt (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Israel

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -22.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -23.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Israel, with a combined 45% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +32.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Israel were Portugal ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising 45% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +31.3%, 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 import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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