Israel: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Israel

The Israeli sour cherry market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -45.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption faced a abrupt curtailment. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Israel

In value terms, sour cherry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sour cherries in Israel stood at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 sour cherries production in Israel was estimated at less than X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Israel

Sour cherry exports from Israel soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 163% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,639%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,004%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Israel, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Palestine amounted to +82.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Palestine amounted to +56.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Palestine amounted to -14.2% per year.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2020, sour cherry imports into Israel amounted to X kg, leveling off at the year before. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 113% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Russia (X kg) was the main supplier of sour cherry to Israel, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2016 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Israel.

From 2016 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 a decrease of -24.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2016 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Palestine amounted to -65.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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