Israel: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Israel

The Israeli apple market shrank to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Israel

In value terms, apple production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of apples in Israel stood at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15%. The apple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Israel reduced modestly to X ha, which is down by -3.5% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were exported from Israel; jumping by 25% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5,027% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 6,943%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Palestine totaled +5.9%.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) also remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Palestine totaled +7.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Palestine.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Palestine amounted to +1.8% per year.

Apple Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of apples, when their volume decreased by -7.5% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, apple imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 135%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Israel, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Argentina, Spain and Canada, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +68.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to Israel were Italy ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Argentina, Spain and Canada, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +63.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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