Israel: Photographic Paper Market 2024

Photographic Paper Market Size in Israel

The Israeli photographic paper market was estimated at $X in 2021, with an increase of 7.4% 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, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Photographic paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Photographic Paper Exports

Exports from Israel

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles increased by 33% to X square meters in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic paper exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X square meters) was the main destination for photographic paper exports from Israel, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, photographic paper exports to Palestine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X square meters), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Palestine stood at -15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (-32.6% per year) and Romania (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, Palestine ($X) remains the key foreign market for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles exports from Israel, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Georgia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Palestine totaled -10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (-12.5% per year) and Romania (-23.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average photographic paper export price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 33% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (+29.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Photographic Paper Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, approx. X square meters of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles were imported into Israel; growing by 4.4% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 6.7%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic paper imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters), France (X square meters) and the UK (X square meters) were the main suppliers of photographic paper imports to Israel, with a combined 45% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, China, the United States, Belgium, Croatia, Germany and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest photographic paper suppliers to Israel were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 45% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +1.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic paper import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per square meter) and the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for the United States ($X per square meter) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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