Israel: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Israel

The Israeli market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers declined rapidly to $X in 2021, falling by -27.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Israel

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 53% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Israel, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-15.3% per year) and Switzerland (+24.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Israel, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-17.3% per year) and Switzerland (+24.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Israel

Imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers into Israel dropped significantly to X tons in 2021, declining by -25.7% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 48%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Israel, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden totaled -8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+29.6% per year) and China (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Israel were Sweden ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +34.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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