Israel: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli cherry and sour cherry market increased by 7.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Israel

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 141% against the previous year. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Israel reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in Israel skyrocketed to X ha, jumping by 42% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Israel

In 2022, cherry and sour cherry exports from Israel surged to X tons, growing by 153% against 2021. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 512% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 554%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Israel, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Palestine amounted to +16.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Palestine stood at +6.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 45% 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +0.5% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Israel

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries imported into Israel reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -85.4% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 444% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 496% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry and sour cherry to Israel, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at -13.9%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Israel, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to -13.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Palestine (+14.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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