Israel: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Israel

For the third consecutive year, the Israeli chili and pepper market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 19% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chili And Pepper Production in Israel

In value terms, chili and pepper production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 31%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Israel declined modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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.

The chili and pepper harvested area in Israel amounted to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Israel

For the fourth consecutive year, Israel recorded decline in shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green), which decreased by -31.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Israel, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-24.9% per year) and Slovenia (-25.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Israel, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-22.8% per year) and Slovenia (-23.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Poland ($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 Russia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into Israel; jumping by 201% compared with the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 925%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,244%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +115.1%).

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Israel were Turkey ($X) and Jordan ($X).

Turkey, with a CAGR of +113.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Jordan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+21.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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