Israel Braces for Millions of Packages as Shopping Season Begins
Israel is anticipating millions of packages in November due to major online shopping events like Singles' Day and Black Friday. Shipping companies, including Israel Post and Maman, are increasing staff and resources to handle an estimated 30-54% rise in volume. Last November, Israelis spent nearly 50 billion shekels on debit cards, with a significant portion online. Consumers are advised to manage delivery expectations during this busy period.
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- Millions of packages are expected to arrive in Israel during November's shopping season.
- Israel Post anticipates a 30-40% increase in package volume.
- Chinese e-commerce sites like AliExpress are the source for 80% of orders.
- Maman expects to handle one million packages, a 54% increase from last year.
- Israeli consumers spent nearly 50 billion shekels on debit cards last November.
November marks the start of a major shopping season in Israel, with major sales events like Shopping IL, Chinese Singles' Day, and Black Friday expected to drive a significant increase in online orders from both domestic and international retailers. Shipping companies are preparing for a surge of millions of packages throughout the month.
Israel Post estimates a 30% to 40% rise in package volume compared to normal periods, anticipating millions of deliveries. Approximately 80% of these orders are predicted to originate from Chinese e-commerce platforms such as AliExpress, Temu, and Shein. The influx of shipments is not concentrated on a single day but spread across multiple sales events, requiring logistics networks to manage large volumes over an extended period.
To handle the anticipated load, Israel Post is reinforcing its sorting facilities with additional staff and technology, aiming to process hundreds of thousands of packages daily. Maman, another logistics company, expects to handle around one million packages in November, a substantial increase from approximately 650,000 last year, representing a 54% growth. The average weight of packages has also increased to about 1.3 kg in 2026, up from 1.1 kg in the same period of 2025.
This surge follows a strong consumer spending period in November 2025, when Israelis spent nearly 50 billion shekels using debit cards, an 11.8% increase from the previous year. Online transactions accounted for about 60% of monthly purchases. Consumers are advised to check estimated delivery times, track orders, and allow for extra time, especially for time-sensitive purchases, to best utilize the November sales.
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