Shopping month is coming: Millions of packages will arrive in Israel

The November shopping month is approaching, with Shopping IL, Singles' Day, and Black Friday expected to significantly increase orders from abroad. Israel Post estimates a 30%–40% rise in package volume, while Maman forecasts about one million packages, a 54% increase from last year. In November 2025, credit card spending totaled 49.621 billion shekels.

The November 2026 shopping month is approaching, with a series of sales events such as Shopping IL, Chinese Singles' Day, and Black Friday, expected to significantly increase the volume of orders from abroad. Shipping companies are preparing for a wave of millions of packages during the month. Israel Post estimates that the number of packages will increase by 30%–40% compared to regular days, and that about 80% of orders come from Chinese e-commerce sites, including AliExpress, Temu, and Shein. Maman expects to handle about one million packages in November, compared to about 650,000 last year, an increase of about 54%. The average weight of a package has risen to 1.3 kg since the beginning of 2026, compared to 1.1 kg in the same period last year. The article notes that in November 2025, credit card spending totaled 49.621 billion shekels, an increase of 11.8% compared to November 2024, and that about 60% of purchases were made without presenting a physical card. The article recommends that consumers check estimated delivery times and allow for additional time.