Israel: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Israel

The Israeli beer market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Beer consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Beer Production in Israel

In value terms, beer production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Beer Exports

Exports from Israel

Beer exports from Israel contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, falling by -50.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, beer exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 86%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for beer exports from Israel, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cyprus (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+6.5% per year) and Cyprus (-22.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for beer exports from Israel, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+4.8% per year) and Cyprus (-22.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of beer were imported into Israel; with a decrease of -14.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, beer imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Israel, with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Thailand, Greece, Poland, Ukraine, Spain, the UK, the Czech Republic, France and Latvia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Mexico ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest beer suppliers to Israel, with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Thailand, Greece, Poland, Ukraine, Spain, the UK, the Czech Republic, France and Latvia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

France, with a CAGR of +36.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average beer import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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