Shopping month opens: Millions of packages expected to arrive in Israel

The shopping month has opened: The shipping industry estimates that about 70 million packages will arrive in Israel in November, a 30% increase compared to last year. Most orders are expected from international sites such as AliExpress, Shein, and Amazon.

The shopping month officially opened today, marking the start of one of the busiest periods of the year for shipping companies and Israeli consumers. The shipping industry estimates that the number of packages arriving in Israel will increase by about 30% compared to last year, and that about 70 million shipments are expected during November. The increase is driven by a series of international shopping days: the Israeli ShoppingIL, China's Singles' Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Most orders are expected from AliExpress, Shein, Amazon, and other sites, offering a wide range of products—from clothing and footwear to electronics and home items. Last year, consumer spending in Israel totaled 49.621 billion shekels. The article notes that the strain on the shipping system may extend waiting times for packages, especially during the peak of the month.