Israel: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in Israel

The Israeli date market fell markedly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -22.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a dramatic setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Production in Israel

In value terms, date production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2022, the average date yield in Israel stood at X tons per ha, surging by 5.1% compared with the year before. In general, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, date yield increased by +72.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 34% against the previous year. The date yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. 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 dates were harvested in Israel; picking up by 2.6% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the date harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Date Exports

Exports from Israel

Date exports from Israel rose significantly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 8.4% against 2021. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, date exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of date exports from Israel, together comprising 51% of total exports. The UK, Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Palestine, the United States, Canada and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +32.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest markets for date exported from Israel worldwide, together comprising 52% of total exports. The UK, Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, the United States, Palestine, Canada and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +36.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($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 the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, purchases abroad of dates decreased by -82.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 200% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 195% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Egypt (X kg) were the main suppliers of date imports to Israel, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of -5.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to Israel, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Palestine totaled -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-4.3% per year) and the United States (-19.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+28.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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