Israel: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli asparagus market increased by 7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Asparagus Production in Israel

In value terms, asparagus production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 134%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of asparagus in Israel totaled X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 7% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 9%. The asparagus yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of asparagus were harvested in Israel; with a decrease of -9.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, asparagus harvested area decreased by -33.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to asparagus production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, the amount of asparagus exported from Israel declined markedly to X kg, reducing by -94.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 603% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 455% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Israel, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +35.3%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for asparagus exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +39.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average asparagus export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +11.4% per year.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, imports of asparagus into Israel soared to X tons, with an increase of 231% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Palestine (X tons) constituted the largest asparagus supplier to Israel, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, asparagus imports from Palestine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Palestine stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+90.2% per year) and Greece (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Palestine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asparagus to Israel, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Palestine amounted to +15.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+75.6% per year) and Greece (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Palestine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine (+6.3%).

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